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What Did John the Baptist Mean When He Said Jesus Would “Baptize with Fire”?

What Did John the Baptist Mean When He Said Jesus Would “Baptize with Fire”?

Update: 2025-08-07
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What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and with fire? Today, W. Robert Godfrey helps us understand this striking phrase from John the Baptist and what it reveals about Christ’s role in judgment and salvation.

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What Did John the Baptist Mean When He Said Jesus Would “Baptize with Fire”?

What Did John the Baptist Mean When He Said Jesus Would “Baptize with Fire”?