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The Baptism of fire and the Baptism by water were very different than what many people think today. The goal was the kingdom of God and His righteousness but it is important that the process leads to the mysterious Urim and Thummim in the heart and mind of the called out.

Baptism of fire

What is the baptism of fire?

Did the Apostles receive the Baptism of fire at Pentecost?

Can we receive the Baptism of fire?

Have we received a baptism of strange fire like the Baptism of Herod and the Pharisees?

Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Luke 3:16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

Acts 2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

Matthew 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting[1] upon him:

Mark 1:10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

Luke 3:22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

John 1:32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

  1. 2064 ἔρχομαι erchomai [er’-khom-ahee] middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred [middle voice] ελευθομαι eleuthomai [el-yoo’-thom-ahee,] or [active] ελθω eltho [el’-tho,] which do not otherwise occur); v; TDNT-2:666,257; [{See TDNT 259 }] AV-come 616, go 13, misc 13, vr come 1; 643
    1) to come
    1a) of persons
    1a1) to come from one place to another, and used both of persons arriving and of those returning
    1a2) to appear, make one’s appearance, come before the public
    2) metaph.
    2a) to come into being, arise, come forth, show itself, find place or influence
    2b) be established, become known, to come (fall) into or unto
    3) to go, to follow one
    • For Synonyms see entry 5818