English Dictionary

baptism of fire

noun

(Christianity) The gift of the Holy Spirit. / (Christianity) Tribulation endured as spiritual discipline. / (Christianity) Martyrdom by immolation.

He experienced a baptism of fire during his first year of college.

意味（1）

(Christianity) The gift of the Holy Spirit.

意味（2）

(Christianity) Tribulation endured as spiritual discipline.

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

意味（3）

(Christianity) Martyrdom by immolation.

意味（4）

(military, figuratively) The first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combat

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