Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. Cross References Mark 1:1 This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark 1:4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Luke 3:3 He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, Acts 1:22 beginning from John's baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection." Acts 19:4 Paul explained: "John's baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus." Treasury of Scripture When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. Acts 1:22 Acts 10:37 Acts 19:3,4 |