The Bible says that we are to examine and prove all things that claim to be of the Holy Spirit(1 John 4:1). The following are Biblical principles by which to prove whether or not a professed baptism in the Holy Ghost is truly of God.

1. A genuine baptism will cause us to love, magnify, and glorify God more than before(John 16:13-14; Acts 2:11,36; 4:12) The Holy Spirit causes the love of God to grow in our hearts(Rom. 5:5). Any assumed baptism that draws our affection and worship towards anything other than God is not of God.
2. It will increase our awareness of the presence of Christ in our daily lives(John 14:16,23; 15:26). Any professed baptism that does not result in a greater fellowship with Christ is not of God.
3. The true baptism of the Spirit will bring about a greater love and appreciation of the Scriptures. The Spirit of Truth(John 14:17), who inspired the Scriptures(2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21), will deepen our love for the truth of the Word of God(John 16:13; Acts 2:42; 3:22; 1 John 4:6). Any assumed baptism that diminishes our desire to read and abide in God's Word is not of God.
4. It will deepen our concern and love for other believers(Acts 2:42-47; 4:31-37). True Christian fellowship can only take place in the Spirit(2 Cor. 13:14). Any professed baptism that decreases our concern for all who seek to sincerely follow Christ is not of God.
5. A genuine baptism in the Spirit must be preceeded by our turning away from sin and faithfully obeying Christ(Acts 2:38; 8:15-24). Therefore, any professed baptism by anyone who is not set free from sin and walks according to the flesh is not of God(Acts 2:38-40; 8:18-23; Rom. 6:22-23; 8:2-15). Therefore, any anointing or power on that person comes from another source, the deceptive activity of Satan(2 Cor. 11:13-15; 2 Thess. 2:9-10).
6. Baptism in the Holy Spirit will intensify our dislike of sinful pleasures and will diminish the pursuit of earthly riches and fame(Acts 4:32-37; 8:14-24; 20:33; 1 John 2:15-17). Any assumed baptism that increases one's acceptance of worldly ways and standards is not of God(1 Cor. 2:12).
7. It will give us a greater desire and power to witness about the saving grace of Jesus Christ(Luke 4:18; Acts 1:4-8; 2:1-4, 37-42; 4:8-33; rom. 9:1-3; 10:1). Any baptism that does not result in a greater desire to see the sinner saved is not of God.
8. It will make us more receptive to the Spirit's operation and His gifts in our lives(Acts 2:4, 16-18, 43; 4:29-30; 5:12-16; 6:8; 8:5-7; 10:38, 44-46). Any assumed baptism that does not result in the manifestations of the Holy Ghost in our lives is not of God.
9. This baptism will make us more conscious of the work, guidance, and presence of the Holy spirit in our daily lives(Acts 2:4, 16-18; 4:31; 6:5; 9:31; 10:19; 13:2,4,52; 15:28; 16:6-7; 20:23). Therefore, any professed baptism that does not strengthen our desire to obey Christ and reinforce our goal to live our lives for Him is not of God.