I believe that one of the reasons that “he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he [John the Baptist]” (Matthew 11:11) is because Christ’s baptism of the Holy Spirit was not yet available for John. At Pentecost, it became available for everyone.
I believe that one of the reasons that “he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he [John the Baptist]” (Matthew 11:11) is because Christ’s baptism of the Holy Spirit was not yet available for John. At Pentecost, it became available for everyone.