True Baptism: Whole Breath, Whole Spirit
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A New Book by Dr. Daniel R. Condron
Baptism is often described as a ritual. Water. Ceremony. Belonging. But Jesus also spoke of a baptism by spirit, a birth through breath, a transformation not tied to a specific act.
True Baptism explores this idea without commentary or critique. It brings forward the teaching that spirit and breath are the same word in many ancient texts. From this point, a path opens—one that leads inward.
Why Breath Matters
Spirit. Breath. Wind. In Hebrew, ruach. In Greek, pneuma. In Latin, spiritus.
These words are not separated in their original form. Spirit is not an idea. It is what is breathed. Jesus’s baptism was not only of water but of wind, of breath, of Holy Spirit.
This book invites the reader to pause and pay attention to that breath. Not to control it. Not to analyze it. But to be with it. The idea of being “born again” may begin with the lungs, not the mind.
What the Book Covers
True Baptism is not structured like a commentary or sermon. It does not try to persuade. It opens with scripture and moves alongside it.
Chapters include:
The Whole Breath — what Jesus meant when he spoke of spirit and breath
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit — beyond ritual, into daily experience
Listening in Stillness — prayer without words
Returning to the Breath — a personal practice with nothing added
Quotes from scripture are included with minimal interjection. Where interpretation appears, it is offered quietly.
From the Manuscript
“Jesus stood in the river. He rose from the water. The breath came upon him. That is the baptism that lives.”
“The spirit descended like a dove. Not to signify a moment. To begin one.”
“No longer tied to location, spirit now comes through breath. And it does not leave.”
Who This Book Is For
Some readers come from Christian backgrounds. Others do not. Some are looking for clarity in scripture. Others are listening for something deeper.
This book may be helpful for those who:
Feel disconnected from formal religion but still value Jesus’s teaching
Practice conscious breathing or meditation as part of their life
Seek spiritual experiences that are not attached to a specific tradition
Want to reconnect with the idea of Holy Spirit as presence, not dogma
No belief is required. Only willingness to breathe and notice.
Why This Book Was Written
Dr. Condron wrote True Baptism as a follow-up to The Three Commandments of Jesus Christ. While that book pointed to love as the center of Jesus’s teaching, this one turns attention to how that love is experienced.
He has practiced conscious breathing for decades. Not to manipulate the body, but to return to stillness. He began to notice the connection between breath and peace, breath and spirit, breath and prayer. This book was written in that state.
What You Receive With the Preview
The free chapter includes:
An excerpt from “The Whole Breath”
Quotes from scripture used in the book
A personal reflection from the author
You will also be added to the early reader list. You’ll receive updates when the full book is available and links to any events or recordings related to its release.
How It Connects to The Three Commandments
True Baptism is not a continuation in structure, but it follows the same tone. Quiet. Centered on scripture. Focused on Jesus’s original words.
While The Three Commandments returned to Jesus’s repeated calls to love, True Baptism focuses on his baptism and the role of spirit as breath.
Read more about the first book here:
Reader Comments
“This manuscript moved me before I even finished the first chapter.”
“The idea of baptism as breath shifted something. I was not expecting that.”
“This is quieter than most books I’ve read on spirituality. And that feels right.”
