For John truly baptized with water but ye shall be baptised with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Back in John 14:16 Jesus told His disciples, "I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever." At that point in the disciples' lives they had no idea as to the magnitude of this great promise. Here in Acts 1, Jesus gives the disciples the Great commission. It is interesting that as Jesus commissions His disciples to go into the world and be His witnesses, He simultaneously finishes His work of proof and preparation by filling them with His great promise - the Holy Spirit. After this, the disciples (now apostles) are never the same. They Holy Spirit baptism is always a life-changing event for those who receive Him. Before His ascension Jesus' commands had been to come and to follow. After He ascends and Pentecost comes, His command becomes to go. The Holy Spirit gave the apostles the finishing touch in preparation for them to go and establish the Church - the Bride of Christ.
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