Purify themselves, yea, make themselves white, yea, refined are many: and the wicked have done wickedly, and none of the wicked understand, and those acting wisely do understand;
YLT
The baptism of fire is not for the wicked, it is for those who go to the Jordan river to be baptized by Jesus, the fire then refines the christians attitude in their daily walk with God.
Quote from: thinktank on January 05, 2011, 11:28:13 PM
The baptism of fire is not for the wicked, it is for those who go to the Jordan river to be baptized by Jesus, the fire then refines the christians attitude in their daily walk with God.
Yes tt
:icon_flower: the refining of the heart Mind mind - will intent etc] removing the Dross until the Refiner sees HIS OWN reflection in the SILVER- :icon_flower:
"At that time" many will be purified and many will continue on in wickedness...
[Daniel 12:1] "At that time, Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then.... [9-11] ....Go your way, Daniel, because the words are rolled up and sealed until the time of the end. Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand. From the time that the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination that causes desolation is set up there will be 1,290 days..."