We integrate it with all that is revealed about baptisms.
1. Since "one Spirit" is mentioned in this context, there are TWO BAPTISMS connected with one Spirit. The "one baptism" mentioned here is when Christ baptizes (immerses) believers WITH the Holy Ghost through the gift of the Holy Spirit -- "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit" (Mt 3:11).
2. But that is not where it ends. After believers receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit baptizes (immerses) them into the Body of Christ. So this is the baptism BY the Holy Spirit.
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. (1 Cor 12:13)
3. Then we have Christian baptism by immersion in water (Mt 28:19). (The baptism of John the Baptizer was temporary and only for Israel, and that is what he implied in Mt 3:11).
4. And the baptism with *fire* could refer to either one of two things: (1) the tongues of fire which came upon the disciples on the day of Pentecost or (2) the persecutions and martyrdoms of Christians in the furnace of afflictions.
5. What Pentecostals and Charismatics call "the baptism IN the Holy Spirit" (with speaking in tongues) is not based upon Bible truth, since not all will speak in tongues.
1. Since "one Spirit" is mentioned in this context, there are TWO BAPTISMS connected with one Spirit. The "one baptism" mentioned here is when Christ baptizes (immerses) believers WITH the Holy Ghost through the gift of the Holy Spirit -- "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit" (Mt 3:11).
2. But that is not where it ends. After believers receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit baptizes (immerses) them into the Body of Christ. So this is the baptism BY the Holy Spirit.
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. (1 Cor 12:13)
3. Then we have Christian baptism by immersion in water (Mt 28:19). (The baptism of John the Baptizer was temporary and only for Israel, and that is what he implied in Mt 3:11).
4. And the baptism with *fire* could refer to either one of two things: (1) the tongues of fire which came upon the disciples on the day of Pentecost or (2) the persecutions and martyrdoms of Christians in the furnace of afflictions.
5. What Pentecostals and Charismatics call "the baptism IN the Holy Spirit" (with speaking in tongues) is not based upon Bible truth, since not all will speak in tongues.
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This occurred not under the era of the new covenant, under sacrifice for forgiveness, but under the old covenant.