It is an invisible, Spirit-wrought act at the moment of salvation that places every believer into the body of Christ.
According to Scripture and Les Feldick's teaching, this baptism is not a water ritual but the Holy Spirit's immediate placement of each believer into the one body of Christ. It is known by faith, not by physical evidence, and is true for all believers regardless of race, social status, or denominational affiliation.
1 Corinthians 12:13 — This verse explicitly describes how believers are baptized by one Spirit into one body, directly answering the question.
First Corinthians 12:13 states, "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit." This verse indicates that all believers, without exception, are baptized into one body by the Spirit. The context of this passage is the body of Christ, and Paul emphasizes that this baptism includes both Jews and Gentiles, bond and free.
Les Feldick teaches that this baptism is an invisible act of God, performed by the Holy Spirit, that happens the moment a person believes the gospel. It is not water baptism, and it cannot be observed or felt. It places the believer into the body of Christ, making them part of the Church Universal, which will one day be the Bride of Christ. This baptism is for every believer, regardless of race, social standing, or level of spirituality. It is a guarantee of salvation and eternal security.
Yes. Les Feldick emphasizes that being baptized into the body of Christ is something we cannot see, touch, or feel. It is in the invisible realm of God's work. We know it happened by faith because the Bible says so.
No. Les clarifies that this baptism is not water baptism. It is performed solely by the Holy Spirit, and it is the only baptism Paul teaches in the context of being placed into Christ. Water baptism makes no difference for salvation; what matters is the Spirit's baptism into the body.
Les explains that the Greek word for baptism means to be engulfed or inundated, like a ship sunk at sea. In this context, believers are completely engulfed into Christ, not just placed at the edge. He also references Israel's baptism unto Moses, showing that baptism can describe being completely encompassed by a leader.
Being part of the body of Christ means that the Holy Spirit places every believer into this spiritual body, making them one with all other genuine believers worldwide. This body is the Church Universal, and believers experience an immediate fellowship with other believers, even strangers.
Yes. Les emphasizes that it is not just the most spiritual believers, but every believer of whatever station in life. Whether Jew or Gentile, bond or free, all have partaken of the same Spirit and are part of the body.
Invisible Act of God
Les explains that being baptized into the body is an invisible act of God, known by faith not by physical senses.
Engulfed into Christ
Les describes this baptism as being engulfed or inundated by the Holy Spirit into Christ, and emphasizes that we experience Christ's death and resurrection by faith.
Holy Spirit's Baptism
Les clarifies that this baptism is done by the Holy Spirit and is the one that counts for eternity, regardless of any water baptism.
No Water Involved
Les asserts that this is the only baptism Paul teaches, and it is done by the Spirit without water, guaranteeing our belonging to Christ.
Invisible Spirit's Work
Les notes that this baptism is beyond any organization and is done by the invisible Spirit at the moment of belief, making believers part of the worldwide body.
Every Believer Included
Les emphasizes that every believer, regardless of station, is baptized into the body by the Spirit, not only the most spiritual.
Church Universal
Les explains that this baptism places believers into the Church Universal, which will be the Bride of Christ, and it is a positional act.
Meaning of Baptism
Les explains that baptism means to be engulfed, and gives the example of Israel's baptism unto Moses to show it does not require water.
1 Corinthians 12:13: For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
This is the foundational verse about being baptized into the body of Christ.
Romans 6:3: Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
Paul connects baptism into Christ with dying with Him, which Les relates to the Spirit's work.
Colossians 3:3: For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
This verse describes the believer's position as hidden with Christ, which follows from being baptized into the body.
It is an invisible act of the Holy Spirit that happens at the moment of salvation, placing the believer into the spiritual body of Christ. It is not water baptism and is known by faith.
Yes, every believer, regardless of race, social status, or level of spirituality, is baptized into the body of Christ by the Spirit.
No, this baptism is entirely the work of the Holy Spirit and involves no water. Water baptism is a separate practice and does not save.
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