What does it mean that Jesus was baptized with fire?

When Jesus speaks of His baptism in Luke 12:50, He refers to the impending suffering and sacrifice that He must undergo to atone for the sins of His people. This baptism with fire signifies His experience of God's wrath during His crucifixion, where He bore the sins of many. Unlike the consuming fire that will ultimately judge falsehood, this baptism represents the complete fulfillment of righteousness for believers. By enduring this fire, Jesus ensures that those who are united with Him will not face condemnation but rather will emerge purified without even the scent of smoke, as seen in the narrative of the three Hebrew children in the furnace.