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To: Havoc
He didn't command that people be dunked in water to get the spirit.

Jesus sent the Apostles out to baptise the nations. As we are told repeatedly, the Greek word for "baptism" refers to dunking in water.

Once again, a secret code real meaning is needed, rather than what the text says.

SD

49,132 posted on 04/28/2003 12:52:36 PM PDT by SoothingDave
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To: SoothingDave
Jesus sent the Apostles out to baptise the nations. As we are told repeatedly, the Greek word for "baptism" refers to dunking in water. Once again, a secret code real meaning is needed, rather than what the text says.

The root word bapto refers to cleaning/duncking in liquid (ie water). But the Baptism of Jesus is said to be of fire.

Matthew 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:

Luke 3:16 John answered, saying unto [them] all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

Now, this is the definition of Christ's baptism. Being of fire, it can hardly be of water. No matter the meaning of the word Bapto. It is being applied in a fashion other than intended by the meaning of the word. I know how badly you want to ignore this; but, it wasn't put there for us to ignore. It is a spiritual reference - meaning it is something that doesn't happen as a physical immersion but a spiritual one. It would litterally mean that Jesus would immerse them in the Holy Spirit. Thus the charge is not to be wet; but, to be filled. No need for secret decoder rings and spy gadgets - just for intelligence applied with proper reading skills.

49,285 posted on 04/28/2003 8:09:05 PM PDT by Havoc (If you can't be frank all the time are you lying the rest of the time?)
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