The baptism with the Holy Spirit refers to two events: a) Initial outpouring of the Spirit; b) Gift of the Holy Spirit to individual believers.

• A. Initial outpouring of the Spirit; Gift of the Holy Spirit to individual believers
• B. Conversion; Sanctification
• C. Justification; Glorification
• D. Renewal; Completion

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is that baptism with the Holy Spirit has two distinct moments: the initial outpouring of the Spirit on the church as a whole, and the Spirit being given as a gift to individual believers. This matches the biblical pattern: Pentecost marks the public outpouring that began the church’s mission, and believers subsequently receive the Spirit personally to dwell in them and empower their lives and service. The option that lists both events—an initial corporate outpouring and a personal gift to individuals—best captures this twofold understanding.

The other pairings describe different aspects of salvation rather than the Spirit baptism as a two-stage experience. Conversion and sanctification refer to turning to God and becoming holy, not the Spirit’s twofold outpouring and personal bestowal. Justification and glorification are about legal standing and ultimate destiny, not the Spirit’s personal gift. Renewal and completion are broader terms that don’t align specifically with the two-stage Spirit baptism.