Introduction John the Baptist, was the forerunner of Jesus Christ. ... The Forerunner of Christ By Mahaley Brown The Story of John the Baptist was written for a purpose. The purpose was to testify concerning the Light', that is, the Light' of Jesus Christ. ... (John 1: 7-8 Vs) John told the people that Christ, the Messiah was about to appear. ... Then, in obedience to Jesus, he acquiesced and baptized Him. ...

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Upon Jesus's request, John, who did not believe himself worthy to baptize Christ, did so. ... Jesus even says that this own baptism is "fitting(??... This implies God's own will in Jesus's baptism. ... Although Jesus Christ himself did not baptize anyone he not only was baptized, but he told his disciples and all of his followers to be baptized and to baptize others. ... Paul's Gospel message can be condensed to elev...

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