Mandate of Israel:
The so-called "BAPTISM" in the Scriptures is actually a Jewish "MIKVEH". It is a purification ritual that is part of the TORAH. This ritual was assigned to Israel as part of their Mandate. This Mandate was not shared with the gentiles nor was it promised to the gentiles. The church in attempting to usurp the authority and mandate of Israel, adapted this ritual, paganized it and used it against Israel. This is part of the deception that the church spread throughout the world. They used this ritual to reinforce amongst the ignorant and the careless that the church is the congregation of Yeshua, Maschiach (Christ) of Israel. Yeshuah is not the Christ of the church, nor is the church the congregation of Yeshua. Otherwise, he is disqualified from the Office of the Maschiach (Christ) of the Congregation of Israel!
I can find no reference to any baptisms taking place before John. One must remember however that Adam held the Hight Priesthood and so held the authority to baptise. He also knew that Christ would come to the earth and preach His gospel. Adam preached the gospel to his children and as baptism is a covenant to obey the law there is nothing to contradict the fact that baptisms were performed before John.
sorry typo! the title is actually "Why is John the Baptist's baptism not in his gospel?
The baptism of water was by John the Baptist, but baptism of Fire byLord Maitreya
Yes he was actually the first one to give christian baptism
There is no specific patron saint of baptism. However, John the Baptist is often associated with baptism as he is known for baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River. Therefore, some may consider him as a spiritual guide and intercessor in matters related to baptism.
Jesus did because he was baptized by John the baptist
John the Baptist - the 'voice crying out in the desert.'
Because it was By St. John's Baptism that Our Lord was Anointed as the Messiah.
I believe the first baptisms were performed by John the Baptist in the river.
Baptism originated in Israel, the Holy Land. It was a Jewish custom to baptize for repentance of sin. John the Baptist carried on this custom.
Matthew 3, Mark 1, and Luke 3.In retrospect, John the Baptist refers to Jesus' baptism in John 1 also, but the event itself is not described.
Live in the desert, survive on bugs and honey, preach Jesus' coming and redemption through baptism. IE your not John the Baptist, nor will you or anyone else ever be.
The Bible never says this of the Baptist. As John was the divinely appointed the forerunner of Christ (see Malachi 3:1; 4:5-6). John's baptism was from God. Matthew 21:24-26. Though Jesus insisted upon the physical baptism (Matthew 3:13-15), there is no reason to believe that John as forerunner and baptized by God needed to receive a physical baptism.