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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 4 MIN

What Did John the Baptist Mean When He Said Jesus Would "Baptize with Fire"?

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What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and with fire? Today, W. Robert Godfrey helps us understand this striking phrase from John the Baptist and what it reveals about Christ's role in judgment and salvation. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ask-ligonier/what-did-john-the-baptist-mean-when-he-said-jesus-would-baptize-with-fire/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to [email protected]. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.ligonier.org/. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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