1. What is the definition of baptism? Science and Health defines it as, "Purification by spirit; being submerged in truth."
2. What is the definition of Holy Ghost? Science and Health defines it as "Divine Science; the developments of Eternal Life, Truth, and Love."
Water is a symbol of purity, which is John's baptism that precedes the Christ, or truth that Jesus represented, that casts out devils (evil) and heals the sick. The prevailing belief in the literal baptism and the use of "I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost," in connection with this baptism is based on false deductions and interpretations of Scripture. John never baptized in the name of the Holy Ghost, for he says: "I, indeed, with water am immersing you; but coming is he who is mightier than I, . . . he will immerse you in Holy Spirit and fire." If this mightier baptism, or understanding, that John was unable (like many others of to-day) to impart, comes to us, it will destroy as by fire the chaff, or belief in fruitless doctrines which do not bring out obedience to all the commands of the Master.
