Bible Dictionary
Baptism, John’s
John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance preparing Israel for the Messiah. It was distinct from Christian baptism, and some who had received it were later baptized in the name of Jesus.
Biblical Usage
John’s baptism prepared people through repentance, but it was distinct from the baptism practiced after Christ’s work. The supplied material states that some who had received John’s baptism were later baptized again by Paul in the name of Jesus.
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