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QUESTION: What is baptism of the Holy Spirit and the baptism of fire as
expressed in Matthew 3:11?
ANSWER: Baptism of the Holy Spirit has been explained above. The baptism of
fire is explained quite clearly in Matthew 3:12. In the King James version of the
Bible, the eleventh verse ends in this way, “and with fire:” Notice that the many
scholarly English translators involved placed a colon ( : ) after the word “fire.” In
English grammar, that which follows a colon is an explanation of that which
appears before the colon. Therefore, verse twelve explains the phrase, “and with
fire.” That verse twelve (as well as the preceding verse, ten) has reference to the
unquenchable fire of hell can not successfully be denied! Also proven by verse
twelve is the fact that the word “you” does not refer to everyone, but, rather, is
used in the sense that there are those among “you” who will be baptized with the
Holy Ghost, and with fire. Obviously, not all people would be cast into hell
(immersed in fire)! Similarly, not all people would be immersed in the Holy Spirit.
To apply Matthew 3:11-12 to all people, would force the conclusion that none will
be saved.
