Meaning of baptism of fire | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“And the Father's counselor suggested that he invite you along to help: sort of a re–baptism of fire, so to speak.”

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

“She sat down for four exclusive interviews over the course of several weeks to reflect on her first 100 days in the job. It has been a baptism of fire by many accounts, including hers.”

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