Matthew 3:11
"He shall baptize you with the
Holy Ghost, and with fire"
Jesus and John the Baptist were more than earthly kinsmen. They were related in the spiritual movement of God himself. John came saying, "Be baptized for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand!' What he really meant was, "Get clean from the inside out, for the Kingdom of god is going to require clean living and holy purpose." Jesus came saying, "The Kingdom of god is within you! Now, through your cleansed lives, the fire and energy of eternity have fallen upon the earth."
So fire and water; fire for the purpose of God and water for baptism came in together. John's baptism was only immersion in water. This outer symbol made it clear to everyone who you baptized that you were casting your lot with the new world; "The World with God!" John's baptism made a clear statement that you were "cleaning up your act" to stand for God's values and sanctified living. But remember; baptism is not the key to the gates of Heaven! Only through Jesus Christ can we enter through and have life eternal. We must willing except Jesus Christ as our saviour before God will except us. AMEN!!!
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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