What is the Assemblies of God’s stance on Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

The Assemblies of God's stance on Baptism in the Holy Spirit emphasizes that it is a distinct experience that occurs after a person has accepted salvation. This belief is rooted in the teachings of the New Testament, which describes the Baptism in the Holy Spirit as an empowering experience that equips believers for service and enhances their spiritual life.

In the context of the Assemblies of God, this experience is often associated with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues, which is seen as both a sign of this empowerment and as a means for the believer to engage deeply in worship and ministry. The denomination teaches that this baptism is available to all believers, but it is not automatically conferred at the moment of salvation; instead, it is an additional and significant spiritual experience that a believer can seek. This understanding differentiates the Baptism in the Holy Spirit from other spiritual experiences, reinforcing its uniqueness in the life of a Christian.