I was very interested in the article in the March Testimony on the baptism of John. Unfortunately, I have not had the previous copies dealing with the subject, so please forgive me if I mention anything dealt with in the earlier articles.
Leaving out for the present, the reference in Acts 19, as it is a contested passage, the known facts about John’s baptism are:—
1. It was for the remission of sins (Mark 1:4).
2. It was “in the Name of him who should come after,” i.e. in the Name of Jesus (John 1:25-31 and Acts 19:4).
3. Jesus submitted to it, and endorsed its value. (Matthew 3:15).
4. John baptised at the same time as Jesus. Both baptised before the Sacrifice was offered on Calvary. (John 3:22-23).
5. His Baptism was sent from God. (John 1:33).
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Author: P. H. Adams
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Bible reference(s): Mat 3:11, Mat 21:25, Mat 28:19, Mark 1:4, Mar 11:30, Luk 7:29, Luk 20:4, John 1:25-31, John 1:33, John 3:22-23, Act 18:25, Acts 19:3-5
Source: “The Baptism of John,” The Testimony, Vol. 17, No. 200, August 1947, pp. 282-5.
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