Mark 1:4
Mark 1:4
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
John’s baptism in the wilderness was a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as recorded in Mark 1:4. His message was one of preparation, calling people to turn from their sins and be baptized as an outward sign of their inner repentance. John’s baptism was symbolic, preparing the way for the coming of Jesus, who would offer a greater baptism—the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Baptism, in John’s ministry, was a call to repentance, symbolizing a fresh start and a turning toward God. It was an act of obedience that prepared people for the coming of the Messiah. For believers today, baptism remains a key step in the journey of repentance and faith. It is the outward expression of the inward transformation that occurs when one turns away from sin and embraces God’s grace and forgiveness. Baptism signifies both the washing away of sins and the beginning of a new life in Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:13
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
Acts 1:5
For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Matthew 3:13
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
1 Peter 3:21
The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.