Why did John the Baptist baptize?

   • Why was Jesus baptized?   If baptism is to unite someone with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, how is it that John could baptize people before Jesus had even died? A further puzzling question arises when we see that John “appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Mark 1:4). Jesus’ death had not occurred at this point; therefore, all who wanted to live godly lives were to submit to the Law of Moses. Didn’t the Law of Moses enforce animal sacrifices as part of God’s plan for the forgiveness of sins? Indeed, it did. Then, why did John teach baptism? Support us: http://givesendgo.com/topicalbiblestu... Check out our books: https://topicalbiblestudies.com/resou... Email sign up: https://topicalbiblestudies.com/signup Prepared and presented by Lance Mosher http://topicalbiblestudies.com © 2024 Topical Bible Studies Give God the glory. #pursuegodstruth #biblestudy #johnthebaptist #baptism