Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
Although John’s
baptism was a baptism of repentance (Acts 19:4) it was however, for
the forgiveness of sins.
Mark1:4
And so
John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Luke3:3
He went
into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a
baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Notice the Bible specifies John did not just preach baptism,
but a baptism for the forgiveness of sins. Likewise, the baptism
that the apostle Peter preached was also for the forgiveness
of sins.
Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
When the Pharisees wanted to
know by whose authority Jesus taught, Jesus asked them—
“John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from
heaven or men?” –Matthew21:25
So today we must ask
ourselves, “This teaching on baptism for the forgiveness of sins—where
did it come from? Was it from heaven or from men?” If it is from men, then how do
we account for the teachings of the apostles written down for the last 2000
years? And if it is from heaven, then why do we not obey?
This page last updated: June
5, 2006