baptism by fire

== English == === Alternative forms === baptism of fire === Etymology === From the Bible, Matthew 3:11, John the Baptist said... "and He shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire." === Pronunciation === === Noun === baptism by fire (plural baptisms by fire) A rite of passage through the survival or success of a crisis or ordeal. ==== Translations ==== === See also === hazing initiation trial by fire trial by ordeal