Notes on Repentance under
John the Baptist
John offered a baptism for the repentance of
sin. John was a Jew and called people under the
(Judaic) law to prepare for the coming of the
Messiah. He was not a Messiah but merely a
precursor. As such true salvation had to come
from Jesus. John was merely clearing the way for
his lord.
John's Baptism:
Obviously John's Baptism is a lesser Baptism
then that of Jesus Christ. John said in Matthew
3:11
"I baptize you with
water for repentance. But after me will come
one who is more powerful than I, whose
sandals I am not fit to carry. He will
baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with
fire.
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References in
Scripture
Matthew
3:11
Mark 1:2
- 8
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Matthew 3:11
11 "I baptize you with water for repentance. But
after me will come one who is more powerful than I,
whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you
with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Mark 1:2 - 8
2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will
send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your
way"
3 "a voice of one calling in the desert, `Prepare
the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'"
4 And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and
preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of
sins.
5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of
Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they
were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
6 John wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a
leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and
wild honey.
7 And this was his message: "After me will come
one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I
am not worthy to stoop down and untie.
8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you
with the Holy Spirit."
To Understand my faith
better I have decided to construct these pages.
They are strictly educational, non-commercial and
to foster scholarly discussion. All Bible quotes
are from the New International Version unless
otherwise stated. I use the NIV because while not
a perfect translation, certainly the best
available. All mistakes are my own and if you
differ from my thoughts I welcome your comments. J. Barry O'Connell
Jr.
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