Fri, May 8, 2009
Baptism Word Study
Summary:
John is baptizing many people. He then criticizes the Pharisees for their hypocritical ways. He then says that the Holy Spirt is coming to baptize with fire.
Context: Who, What, When, Where
The Message makes it clear that John is talking to the Pharisees. John is informing the Pharisees of how hypocritical they are.
Category: Baptism by John, Baptism by Holy Spirit
Conclusion:
I don't think this is proof that there is a second step to receiving the Holy Spirit. The context is also prior to the Holy Spirit existing on the earth.
John is baptizing many people. He then criticizes the Pharisees for their hypocritical ways. He then says that the Holy Spirt is coming to baptize with fire.
Context: Who, What, When, Where
The Message makes it clear that John is talking to the Pharisees. John is informing the Pharisees of how hypocritical they are.
Category: Baptism by John, Baptism by Holy Spirit
Conclusion:
I don't think this is proof that there is a second step to receiving the Holy Spirit. The context is also prior to the Holy Spirit existing on the earth.
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