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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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