Bible Question: Did John the babtist have any "old testament" presadent to his babtism of repentence? Why don't we practice this form of baptism today in the Christian church? (don't say cause of "one baptism", we all know this refers to salvation baptism, example, we do have baptism of the Holy Spirt) |
Bible Answer: Why John's baptism needed no explanation Question: "Did John the babtist have any "old testament" presadent to his babtism of repentence?" Reply: Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology Baptize, Baptism "The Greek root-word baptizein [baptivzw] means to plunge, immerse, sink; hence to wash; to be immersed, overwhelmed (in trouble). From Jewish rules of purification concerning ritual uncleanness the word gained a technical religious connotation implying "purification" from all that might exclude from God's presence. "When, at the diaspora, numerous Gentiles sought admission to Israel, the required public repentance and acceptance of Mosaic Law was accompanied by immersion in water, symbolizing and effecting religious, moral, and ritual cleansing from the defilements of paganism. Ancient Jewish discussions (echoed in 1 Cor 10:2) support a pre-Christian date for this proselyte baptism. This is why John's baptism needed no explanation, though his authority to perform it was challenged and his demand for purification of "children of Abraham" gave deep offense (Matt 3:7-9; John 1:19-24). "John's practice added to proselyte baptism a still stronger emphasis on repentance, a firm background of moral teaching (Luke 3:3,10-14,33), and initiation into a community ("John's disciples") preparing for Messiah's advent (Luke 3:16-17). "The rite gained yet deeper meanings and greater authority from Jesus' example and experience" (Elwell, Walter A. "Entry for 'Baptize, Baptism'". "Evangelical Dictionary of Theology". (http://www.biblestudytools.net/Dictionaries/BakerEvangelicalDictionary/). 1997.). |
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