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Was John the Baptist Baptized? Based on my interpretation the answer is yes. The question is how. John the Baptist was given the authority to Baptize from Heaven. This is important to recognize, since John Baptized many prior to his own Baptism. At church only those that have been Baptized Baptize new believers. It is like the teacher and the student. However, the Baptism of John the Baptist is unique. Why? John the Baptist was a sinner and Jesus was not. So as a sinner and Baptizing one who is without sin what does that make John the Baptist? It made him sinless. John the Baptist was a true Christ like example. Moreover, Jesus gave John the authority to receive his Baptism from Jesus. Similar to one who gets a PHD without the credit hours, but the work to show it was earned. When we are Baptized our sins are forgiven by Jesus Christ. We become born again. Since our sins are forgiven we become sinless, however this does not mean we will not sin again. We can fall again just like Adam and Eve. It is still important that we repent and ask Christ for forgiveness of a sinful act. Jesus spoke of this issue in the parable of the wedding banquet. Lastly, when we repent and confess our sins to God we are seeking his forgiveness (Matthew 3:2-6). Interpretation is a large part of the New Testament, because Jesus spoke in parables. Interpretation provides us the opportunity to make decisions for ourselves. We are not predestined to accept or reject the salvation Jesus has to offer. So just like Adam and Eve, we have a choice heaven or hell. |
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