The ministry of Jesus will go far beyond physical rituals. The Baptist then immediately declares that there is someone present whom the Pharisees don't know.

23 авг. 2016 г. · John's call was for Israel to repent of their ideas about the Messiah. Baptism was not an end in itself but was to point to the One who brought reality.

He baptized the people with water as a profession of repentance, and as an outward sign of the spiritual blessings to be conferred on them by the Messiah.

17 янв. 2022 г. · John wants us to know that his account of Jesus is more than just a good tale. It is a story about real places, real people, and a real Savior.

It emphasizes the humility of John the Baptist, the superiority of Jesus' ministry, and the need for spiritual discernment in recognizing God's presence.

25 июн. 2010 г. · This indicates that Jesus would be baptizing with something more than water which we now know as the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

John 1:19–28 describes a conversation. On one side is John the Baptist, different from the author of this gospel. On the other are local religious leaders.

1 мая 2022 г. · John the Baptist has set his face like flint toward fulfilling his God-given purpose. That's exactly what we see in this passage.

I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am.

5 дек. 2016 г. · John's baptism was for confession of sin and repentance. But, Jesus had committed no sin; Jesus had no need for repentance.