JOHN THE BAPTIST Flashcards
What was the strongest peice of evidence concerning Jesus’ ascention?
The eyewitnesses
Why was John so important? What role did he play?
He was the fourrunner of Christ
Was he considered greater than the Apostles?
Yes
Who were John the Baptist parents?
Elizabeth and Zacharias
God has not spoken for how many years? and what would he do?
400
Speak through the last and greatest of the prophets
When was John circumcised and named?
8th day
Clothing:
Made from camels hair
Food:
Whatever the desert provided
Location of Johns ministry:
The wilderness
Began his ministry at what age
the same age as Jesus
30 years of age
FINISH THE QUOTE
“He came as ___ ___ with ___ ___ to ___ ___”
He came as Gods messenger with God message to Gods people
What does the word baptism mean?
to dip or immerse
as in dying a garment
If one was a descendant of Abraham does that make one saved?
NO!
Was the idea of baptism originate with John?
No it goes back to the time of Lev
Johns message contained two elements
Eschatology/ judgment
Consecration
