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The symbolism of John the Baptist's baptism seems to be in dispute. 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.
John T. Christian has written: 'Did they dip?' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Baptism, Baptists 'A history of the Baptists of Louisiana' -- subject(s): Baptists 'Close Communion or, Baptism as a Prerequisite, etc' 'Baptist history vindicated' -- subject(s): Baptists, History '\\' -- subject(s): Controversial literature, Lord's Supper, Baptists, Close and open communion 'A history of the Baptists' -- subject(s): Baptists, History
Yes, Baptists practice baptism as a religious rite.
In Jesus day baptism was a baptism of repentance signifying a turning away from a life contrary to God's ways and a turning to God. For example the baptism offered by John the Baptist: Mark 1:4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Yes, baptism was practiced before John the Baptist. It was a ritual cleansing practice in Jewish tradition before John introduced it as a symbol of repentance and spiritual renewal.
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.
John was the forerunner of Our Lord, preached a baptism of repentance and was martyred for his religious beliefs.
Eph:4:5: One Lord, one faith, one baptism, Col:2:12: Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. Mk:1:4: John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Baptists
Baptists believe in believer's baptism, which means that individuals should be baptized only after they have made a personal decision to follow Jesus Christ. They do not practice infant baptism, as they believe that baptism should be a conscious choice made by the individual.
Archibald M'Lean has written: 'The commission given by Jesus Christ to his apostles, illustrated' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Baptism, Baptists 'The commission given by Jesus Christ to his apostles illustrated' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Early works to 1800, Baptism, Baptists 'Letters addressed to Mr. John Glas in answer to his dissertation on Infant Baptism' -- subject(s): Controversial literature, Early works to 1800, Infant baptism 'The commission given by Jesus Christ to his apostles illustrated' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Baptists, Baptism, Sermons
The Bible makes reference to two kinds of baptisms. One is for repentance (John’s baptism) and the other for the Holy Spirit (done in Jesus’ name).
Repent, be baptized, and look for the coming of the Lord.Initially John the Baptist thought the mission was like Jonah's repentance message but when he baptized Jesus he was given the message that this was the Messiah.