Why Does God Give the Baptism of the Holy Ghost?

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Originally Posted by Edward Anglin

Peter said "repent and be baptized" in response to a specific question, "what shall we do?"

"Repent and be baptized" seem to be things we do.

Is Holy Ghost infilling something we do?

Repent and be baptized = my responsibility.
and ye shall receive = God's responsibility

Am I wrong?

There seems to be two commands and a promise.

Are there other scriptures that command us to receive the baptism of the Holy Ghost?

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

Why does God promise the Holy Ghost to his followers? Would you one steppers please tell me what you believe the purpose of the Holy Ghost baptism is?