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The Christian gospels say that John baptised for the remission of sins, but the first-century Jewish historian Josephus actually says that he baptised for the purification of the body and not at all for the remission of sins.
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Who Baptisted John the Baptist?
Actually nobody did baptize John the Baptist.
Who baptize John the Baptist?
Nobody.
What did John the Baptist baptize with?
Matthew 3:11 - "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." [NKJV] (Also Luke 3:16)
Why do we call John the Baptist John the Baptist?
we call him that because he was the first to legitimately baptize, and because he baptized Jesus
What did John the Baptist baptize unto?
He baptized into water, but the one coming after him (Jesus) would baptize into the Holy Spirit.
Why is John the Baptist considered someone crazy?
John the Baptist was not a crazy person. people believe that because they would NEVER baptize Jesus or do anything that John did. and since most people don't like to admit this they say that the people who do these things are crazy.
Who is the founder of Baptists?
Jesus Christ. God sent John the Baptist to baptize. God gave him the authority to baptize and he baptized Jesus. The "Baptist" denomination is the only denomination mentioned in The Bible. The Baptist church originated with Jesus Christ in the land of Israel.
Why is Saint John the Baptist so special?
Because St. John also known as St. John the baptist was the first person to ever baptize somebody. He baptized Jesus in the Jordan river and many more people.
Did Paul baptize Jesus?
No; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the River Jordan.
Why do priests use holy water in baptisms?
They are following the example of John the Baptist who used the waters of the River Jordan to baptize people.
What is the name of the man who baptised people in the bible?
There were so many people who baptised people the apostles did baptize people, dont know if ou mean John the baptist.
Why was John the Baptist able to baptize without anyone questioning him?
Actually, the Pharisees DID question him.
