John's Vs Christ's Baptism
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The Baptism of John and the Baptism of Christ Contrasted

 I. John’s Baptism:
    1. John baptized Jews.  Those who were already children 
       of God by their fleshly birth, but who were 
       disobedient and rebellious children.
    2. John’s baptism was based upon their repenting toward 
       God. Mark 1:4-5
    3. John’s baptism was administered to those who 
       confessed their sins. Mark 1:4-5
    4. John’s baptism was for the remission of sins. Mark 
       1:4-5
    5. John’s baptism repaired their relationship with God.
    6. With John’s baptism there was no reception of the 
       Holy Spirit. Acts 19:1
    7. John’s baptism was only in preparation for the 
       coming of Christ and the Kingdom.
II. Christ’s Baptism:
    1. The baptism of Christ was universal, for all            
       nations, and not limited to the disobedient Jews. 
       Matthew 28:19-20
       a. These are not children of God but aliens.  
          Baptism in water is a part of the new birth. John 
          3:3-5
    2. The baptism of Christ is predicated upon faith in 
       Jesus Christ. Mark 16:15-16
    3. The baptism of Christ is predicated upon repentance. 
       Acts 2:38
    4. The baptism of Christ was administered to those who 
       confessed their faith in Christ before men. Acts 
       8:35-38; Romans 10:9-10; Matthews 10:32-33
    5. The baptism of Christ is for the remission of sins. 
       Acts 2:38
    6. The baptism of Christ is in the name of Christ or by 
       His authority. Matthew 28:18-20; Colossians 3:17
    7. The baptism of Christ is into the name of the 
       Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19-20
    8. The baptism of Christ puts one into Christ. 
       Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:3-5
    9. The baptism of Christ then changes relationship. 1 
       Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 1:13; Galatians 4:4-6; 
       Romans 8:16-17
    10. Those baptized with Christ’s baptism receive the 
        gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38; 5:32; Galatians 
        4:4-6
    11. The baptism of Christ translates one out of the 
        power of darkness and into the kingdom of God’s 
        dear Son. 1 Corinthians 12:13; Colossians 1:13

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