How do we know Holy Spirit baptism is not a second blessing?

The notion of Holy Spirit baptism as a second blessing, where the believer receives unprecedented power or gifts after salvation, is rejected by the biblical account. Jesus's statements, particularly in Acts, emphasize that the baptism with the Holy Spirit is an event initiated by Him, occurring after His ascension and directed toward His collective body, the church. This theological distinction reveals that Holy Spirit baptism should be understood in the context of Christ’s promises and actions rather than an individualistic experience of empowerment that some propose. The scripture reinforces that all believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit from the moment of regeneration, not waiting for a subsequent baptism.