When does the Holy Spirit put you into the body of Christ?
The Holy Spirit places a person into the body of Christ automatically and immediately the moment they believe the gospel. It is not by signing up or being baptized by a preacher; rather, upon belief, the Spirit performs this work, as stated in 1 Corinthians 12:13.
Les explains that Paul uses the human body as an example: many members, one body, with Christ as head in heaven and believers as the body on earth. He asks how we become members of the body of Christ, then answers: you did not sign up for it, and no preacher baptized you into it. First you had to believe the gospel, and the Holy Spirit automatically, immediately, the moment you believe, places you into that organism. This is according to verse 13, "for by one Spirit."
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
More Questions
What is the prerequisite for being placed into the body of Christ?
Before the Holy Spirit places a person into Christ's body at the moment of belief, that person must first believe the gospel; believing the gospel is the prerequisite.
How does a person become a member of the body of Christ according to 1 Corinthians 12:13?
You become a member of the body of Christ by first believing the gospel, and at the moment of belief the Holy Spirit automatically and immediately baptizes you into that body by one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:13).