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So that he could prepare people for Christ's Coming.
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∙ 14y agoAccording to The Bible its is to make way the coming of the Lord. John the Baptist preached repentance and a returning to God.
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∙ 13y agoJohn the baptist came before Jesus to baptize people and make them repent of their sins.
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∙ 9y agoHe was the prophet who would herald the Christ. He symbolically represented the earlier Prophet Elijah.
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∙ 14y agoThe Bible doesn't say.
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How are Elijah and John the Baptist different from the messiah?
Jesus is God. John the baptist and Elijah are not.
Who did John the Baptist help prepare a path for the lord?
John the Baptist was baptizing in obedience to God. God had commanded John to perform what's referred to as a "baptism of repentance," to prepare the way for the coming Messiah. In effect, John was "helping" God, the Jews, and Christ as well.
Who called Christ 'the lamb of God'?
John the Baptist
Did Apollo baptise John the Baptist?
AnswerApollo is a Greek god, while John the Baptist was a Jew. It is very unlikely that Apollo really had anything to do with John.
What were John Baptist de la Salles last words?
John Baptist de la Salle's last words were reported to be "God is with us."
What was the main theme of John the Baptist?
Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand.
Who was chosen by god to be the forerunner of the messiah?
John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus.
Why is Saint John the Baptist inspirational?
St. John the Baptist is inspirational primarily for his entire dependence on the Will of God, for his giving up his life completely for God, and viewing Himself as less than nothing.
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.
According to the Bible what was the supernatural similarity shared by Ishmael John the Baptist and Jesus Christ?
According to the Bible, there is no supernatural similarity with Ishmael, John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, for Ishmael and John the Baptist were men, and Jesus Christ is LORD and God
Who are the ones who spoke to god's people to tell them of a Savior to be born?
John the Baptist.
Why was Zechariah dumb until John the Baptist was named?
because he questioned God
