“Baptised in the Spirit and Fire”: Single or Double Baptism?

The Synoptic Gospels as well as John’s Gospel contain the words ascribed to John the Baptist, that one is coming who is greater than John who will baptise people “in the Holy Spirit.” Matthew and Luke add that the baptism will not only be in the Holy Spirit but also in/with fire (Q 3:16). This artic...

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Main Author: Nel, Marius (Author)
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Published: NTWSA 2016
In: Neotestamentica
Year: 2016, Volume: 50, Issue: 1, Pages: 165-180
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