In Spirit and Fire

The Spirit of God descended on Jesus, equipping him for his Messianic mission. He baptizes his followers in the Holy Spirit and Fire . John proclaim ed a baptism in water “ for the remission of sins ,” and he announce d the arrival of the “ Coming One .” John was the Forerunner sent before the Messiah as promised in the Book of Isaiah - “ Behold, I send my messenger before your face, to prepare your way … .” Jesus is the King of Israel who baptizes his people “ in Spirit and Fire .”