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1 | Was John's Baptism One of Repentance? | Mark 1:4 | Searcher56 | 11450 | ||
What does "baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins" mean? How does baptism relate to the forgiveness of sins? How is this related to Christian baptism, if at all? |
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2 | Was John's Baptism One of Repentance? | Mark 1:4 | Makarios | 11472 | ||
Excellent question, Steve! "1:2-4 Mark’s presentation of Jesus as the Messiah begins with the ministry of the forerunner, of whom it was prophesied (Isa 40:3; Mal 3:1) that he would come to prepare the way for the Messiah. John the baptizer was the fulfillment of that prophecy. The preparation work of John was that of calling the people to repentance. Repentance (, Gk.) means a “change of mind and heart which alters the conduct” (cf. 2 Cor 7:10, note). In the phrase “for the remission of sins,” the preposition “for” (, Gk.) can be understood a number of ways. It can refer to purpose (“leading to”); cause (“because of”); or goal (“with the end result of”). It seems best understood as meaning that remission (lit. a “sending away” or “cancellation”) of sins is the end result of repentance. The physical rite of baptism does not bring about remission of sins, but is rather a visible, public testimony that repentance has taken place. Cf. Matt 3:6-11, especially v. 11, where is translated “unto.” John demanded a visible demonstration of repentance before he would baptize. 1:8 John proclaimed that his baptism in water was only preparatory for the baptism of the Messiah, who would baptize with the Holy Spirit. “Baptize” (, Gk.) means “to dip” or “to submerge.” Literal baptism in water is the placing of an individual into and under water. To be baptized “with the Holy Spirit” means to be immersed “in” or “with” the Holy Spirit. The result is that believers experience His transforming power. This was initially fulfilled at Pentecost (cf. Acts 1:5; 2:1-4) and subsequently in Samaria (Acts 8:14-17) and the house of the Gentile Cornelius (Acts 10:44-48; 11:16). There is a further significance to the Spirit’s baptism which applies to all believers. Paul explains in 1 Cor 12:13 that the Holy Spirit is the agent employed by God to immerse the believer into the body of Christ. Consequently, the meaning of Mark’s text is that John baptized by means of water, but Jesus will baptize by means of the Holy Spirit." (Believer's Study Bible) "A baptism resulting from true repentence. John's ministry was to call Israel to repentance in preparation for the coming of Messiah. Baptism did not produce repentance, but was its result (cf. Matt. 3:7,8). Far more than a mere change of mind or remorse, repentance involves a turning from sin to God (cf. 1 Thess. 1:9), which results in righteous living. Genuine repentance is a work of God in the human heart (Acts 11:18)." (MacArthur NKJV Study Bible) |
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3 | Was John's Baptism One of Repentance? | Mark 1:4 | Searcher56 | 11910 | ||
Acts 19:3-5, John's baptism was not enough. | ||||||
4 | Was John's Baptism One of Repentance? | Mark 1:4 | Makarios | 11973 | ||
I believe that I have already stated that idea here, saying that John was not the Christ, but the forerunner of the One to come. |
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