The second time a variation of the term "baptize" is applied in the New Testament, can be found in Matthew 3:7, "But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his 'baptism', he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?"
The context of John's question to the Pharisees clearly demonstrates that these Pharisees were had come to hear the message that John brought, watching him administer water immersions was clearly secondary to that.
Therefore the term "baptism", is used to define first the message John taught and secondarily, the mechanical water immersions he administered.
As we continue this study we will learn that the phrase "the baptism of John" appears many times in the New Testament and is, by many, misused to imply water baptism (immersion) with every usage. As is demonstrated in today's lesson, that is NOT the case.~
NOTE: I would like to, again, encourage questions and commentary. If any of you find scriptural conflict or error within my synopsis please expose it.
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