START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION
(KJV) Mark 1:4
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
Repentance is turning toward the opposite direction or making a complete change. In spiritual terms and in relation to God, it means to admit one’s sin, turn from one’s own way, surrender to God and begin following his purposes (Matthew 3:2). John’s New Testament message, which focused on repentance, was much like the preaching of the Old Testament prophets (Jeremia 15:19; Ezekiel 18:30, 32; Hosea 3:4-5). John’s practice of baptizing those who came to him in repentance (Acts 19:4) was so characteristic of his ministry that be became known as “the Baptist” or “the Baptizer” (the word translated “baptize” means “to immerse”). John immersed people in water as an outward sign of inner spiritual cleansing, which was relevant only if a person had truly turned from sin and devoted his or her life to God. The baptism was not the main issue in receiving forgiveness for offenses against God; it was an important act but only symbolic of a person’s heart commitment. True repentance is what enables a person to receive God’s gracious gift of forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ. After Jesus’ death and resurrection, baptism became more important because it was a sign of identifying with Christ in His death, burial (being immersed in the water) and resurrection (rising up to live a new and spiritually transformed life; Acts 22:16; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12). God always forgives those who truly repent and turn toward Him.
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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter
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Blessings,
Margarita & Stace
