GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

348 God’s Workand of the spirit (Holy Spirit), you cannot enter into The Kingdomof God. There are two requirements: water baptism and receivingGod’s Holy Spirit. Why?John, The Baptist, prepared Christ’s way. How was this? Johnwas baptizing people (John 3:23-25). Why did he do this? John’sDisciples disputed with him about purifying. Baptism is a methodof purifying, by putting something to death (Verse 25).But there is much more. John was baptizing in The Jordan Riverwhile people were confessing their sins (Matthew 3:6). Rememberthat baptism is a method of becoming pure by being cleansed.Now, for a spiritual surprise. John said:10And now also the ax is laid unto the root ofthe trees: therefore every tree [humans] whichbringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, andcast into the fire. 11 I indeed baptize [purify] youwith water unto repentance: but he that comethafter me [Christ] is mightier than I, whose shoesI am not worthy to bear [why]? he [here’s why]shall baptize [purify] you with the Holy Ghost andwith fire (Matthew 3:10-11).Why is Jesus greater than John? John can only prepare “the way”and he only baptizes (purifies) repented people with water. ButChrist not only baptizes with water but can and will SAVE EV-ERYONE. He has the additional advantage of The Power of Fire- (explained elsewhere).Baptism By Water And FireThose not baptized (purified) by water will be baptized or purified