John's words: Mat 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:
Jesus said: Act 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Paul's words: Eph 4:4 [There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
Eph 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Eph 4:6 One God and Father of all, who [is] above all, and through all, and in you all.
So...what say YOU? Water or spirit?
You are making an argument where no controversy exists.
You think you see contradiction, when only your MIND, and the weakness of your mind are at issue.