canadyjd
Well-Known Member
Christian baptism is not the same as John’s baptism.then explain what Jesus says in Matthew 4:17; 11:20; Mark 1:15; 6:12; Luke 13:1-5; 16:30; 24:47 (NASB, ESV), etc if this does not mean sorry for and turning from sins before a sinner is saved? Both Peter and Paul understood this is what Jesus meant
Jesus continued what John the Baptist preached, " John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins" (Mark 1:4). Verse 15 is exactly this, "repentance for the forgiveness of sins", BEFORE salvation.
John, as the forerunner, was teaching people they no longer needed to go to the Temple to sacrifice animals show repentance and/or receive forgiveness. Their forgiveness would be found through faith in the Messiah, who is the once for all sacrifice.
John’s baptism foreshadowed baptism by God Holy Spirit of His chosen people, first in drawing them into that relationship and then indwelling afterward.
peace to you