Question 393: Can A Person Become A Believer Without The Baptism Of Ruach HaKodesh?

Answer:

As the word is usually understood, the baptism of Ruach HaKodesh was to confer special gifts for Moshiach's service. We have no reason to suppose that any man becomes a believer without the influence of Ruach HaKodesh. The question is profitless, inasmuch as YHVH gives Ruach HaKodesh freely. It would be impossible to state positively in what way the first impression comes in any individual case, but we may be sure that in some way Ruach HaKodesh's power has operated. This does not relieve any one from responsibility, because YHVH is more willing to impart than men are to receive; but He does not force His gifts upon men.