In Matthew, Chapter 3, verses 1-3, it says:
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:
"A voice of one calling in the desert,
'Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.'" (copyright New International Version)
John is associated with Isaiah, whose prophecies were fulfilled by John. He is also a Nazirite; Samson and Samuel from the Old Testaments were also Nazirites.
St. John the Baptist.
John the baptist was a prophet from the new testament.
Is it John the Baptist.
Yes, John is mentioned in the New Testament. He is known as John the Baptist, a prophet who baptized Jesus and prepared the way for his ministry.
In the old testament which has both the major and minor prophets, but in the new testament John the baptist is a prophet.
John the Baptist, though he is recorded in the new testament, he fits all the criteria of an old testament prophet. His job was to prepare the way of the lord.(Luke 1:76) Jesus also said that the least in the kingdom is greater than john the baptist.
No, John the Baptist is not mentioned in the Old Testament. He is a figure in the New Testament of the Bible.
Yes, John the Baptist is considered a prophet in religious teachings.
Yes, John the Baptist is considered a prophet in religious teachings.
John the Baptist was most compared to Elijah because both men of God pointed out and told people to repent of their sins because Jesus was coming soon.
No, John the Baptist was a prophet and the precursor of Our Lord.
Yes Malachi is the old Testaments last prophet, it is also the last book in the Old Testament. From Brother Terrell: Actually John the Baptist is the last old testament prophet. He is mentioned in the New Testament but the New Testament wasn't really produced until Jesus accomplished the will of God on the Cross, and then through resurrection the New Testament (covenant) came to be.