In the first chapter I have concentrated on the meaning of the expressions ‘gift’ or ‘baptism’ of the Spirit. I have tried to summarize the strong biblical evidence both that these two are one and the same thing, and that they describe an initial blessing (received at the beginning of the Christian life) not a subsequent one (received some time later), and therefore a universal blessing (given to all Christians) not an esoteric one (enjoyed only by some). It may seem