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baptism of fire

The correct spelling is baptism of fire.

How to pronounce baptism of fire

noun

Say it like: Bap-tis-m o-f f-ire

The correct spelling is baptism of fire. The gift of the Holy Spirit. For example: "Having to deal with a bomb scare on his first day was a real baptism of fire for John."

Usage Examples

Having to deal with a bomb scare on his first day was a real baptism of fire for John.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The gift of the Holy Spirit.
  2. 2.Tribulation endured as spiritual discipline.
  3. 3.Martyrdom by immolation.
  4. 4.The first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combat

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