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Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -ezra
and Annas and Caiaphas high priests, a message from God came to John, the son of Zechariah, in the wilderness. John went throughout the entire Jordan region, proclaiming a baptism about repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, "He is a voice calling out in the wilderness: "Prepare the way for the Lord! Make his paths straight! read more.
Every valley will be filled, and every mountain and hill will be leveled. The crooked ways will be made straight, and the rough roads will be made smooth. Everyone will see the salvation that God has provided.'" John would say to the crowds that were coming out to be baptized by him, "You children of serpents! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance! Don't begin to say to yourselves, "We have father Abraham!' because I tell you that God can raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones! The ax already lies against the roots of the trees. So every tree not producing good fruit will be cut down and thrown into a fire." The crowds kept asking him, "What, then, should we do?" He answered them, "The person who has two coats must share with the one who doesn't have any, and the person who has food must do the same." Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?" He told them, "Stop collecting more money than the amount you are told to collect." Even some soldiers were asking him, "And what should we do?" He told them, "Never extort money from anyone by threats or blackmail, and be satisfied with your pay."
Every valley will be filled, and every mountain and hill will be leveled. The crooked ways will be made straight, and the rough roads will be made smooth. Everyone will see the salvation that God has provided.'" John would say to the crowds that were coming out to be baptized by him, "You children of serpents! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance! Don't begin to say to yourselves, "We have father Abraham!' because I tell you that God can raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones! The ax already lies against the roots of the trees. So every tree not producing good fruit will be cut down and thrown into a fire." The crowds kept asking him, "What, then, should we do?" He answered them, "The person who has two coats must share with the one who doesn't have any, and the person who has food must do the same." Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?" He told them, "Stop collecting more money than the amount you are told to collect." Even some soldiers were asking him, "And what should we do?" He told them, "Never extort money from anyone by threats or blackmail, and be satisfied with your pay."
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -ezra
and Annas and Caiaphas high priests, a message from God came to John, the son of Zechariah, in the wilderness. John went throughout the entire Jordan region, proclaiming a baptism about repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, "He is a voice calling out in the wilderness: "Prepare the way for the Lord! Make his paths straight! read more.
Every valley will be filled, and every mountain and hill will be leveled. The crooked ways will be made straight, and the rough roads will be made smooth. Everyone will see the salvation that God has provided.'" John would say to the crowds that were coming out to be baptized by him, "You children of serpents! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance! Don't begin to say to yourselves, "We have father Abraham!' because I tell you that God can raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones! The ax already lies against the roots of the trees. So every tree not producing good fruit will be cut down and thrown into a fire." The crowds kept asking him, "What, then, should we do?" He answered them, "The person who has two coats must share with the one who doesn't have any, and the person who has food must do the same." Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?" He told them, "Stop collecting more money than the amount you are told to collect." Even some soldiers were asking him, "And what should we do?" He told them, "Never extort money from anyone by threats or blackmail, and be satisfied with your pay."
Every valley will be filled, and every mountain and hill will be leveled. The crooked ways will be made straight, and the rough roads will be made smooth. Everyone will see the salvation that God has provided.'" John would say to the crowds that were coming out to be baptized by him, "You children of serpents! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance! Don't begin to say to yourselves, "We have father Abraham!' because I tell you that God can raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones! The ax already lies against the roots of the trees. So every tree not producing good fruit will be cut down and thrown into a fire." The crowds kept asking him, "What, then, should we do?" He answered them, "The person who has two coats must share with the one who doesn't have any, and the person who has food must do the same." Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?" He told them, "Stop collecting more money than the amount you are told to collect." Even some soldiers were asking him, "And what should we do?" He told them, "Never extort money from anyone by threats or blackmail, and be satisfied with your pay."
Baptism » John's
beginning when he was baptized by John until the day he was taken up from us. Therefore, someone like this must become a witness with us to his resurrection."
Then the people of Jerusalem, all Judea, and the entire region along the Jordan began flocking to him, being baptized by him in the Jordan River while they confessed their sins. But when John saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he told them, "You children of serpents! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? read more.
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance!
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance!
I am baptizing you with water as evidence of repentance, but the one who is coming after me is stronger than I am, and I am not worthy to carry his sandals. It is he who will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to stop him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be this way for now, because this is the proper way for us to fulfill all righteousness." read more.
At this, he permitted him to be baptized. When Jesus had been baptized, he immediately came up out of the water. Suddenly, the heavens opened up for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him.
At this, he permitted him to be baptized. When Jesus had been baptized, he immediately came up out of the water. Suddenly, the heavens opened up for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him.
Where did John's authority to baptize come from? From heaven or from humans?"
John was baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism about repentance for the forgiveness of sins. People from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were flocking to him, being baptized by him while they confessed their sins.
I baptized you with water, but it is he who will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens split open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
John would say to the crowds that were coming out to be baptized by him, "You children of serpents! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance! Don't begin to say to yourselves, "We have father Abraham!' because I tell you that God can raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones!
Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?"
When all the people had been baptized, Jesus, too, was baptized. While he was praying, heaven opened,
By having been baptized with John's baptism, all the people who listened, including the tax collectors, acknowledged God's justice. But the Pharisees and the experts in the Law rejected God's plan for themselves by refusing to be baptized by John.
They asked him, "Why, then, are you baptizing if you are not the Messiah, or Elijah, or the Prophet?" John answered them, "I am baptizing with water, but among you stands a man whom you do not know,
I didn't recognize him, but I came baptizing with water so that he might be revealed to Israel."
I didn't recognize him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, "The person on whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.'
John was also baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People kept coming and were being baptized,
Then he went away again across the Jordan to the place where John had been baptizing at first, and he remained there.
because John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit a few days from now."
You know what happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached.
Then I remembered what the Lord had said: "John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
He then asked, "Then into what were you baptized?" They answered, "Into John's baptism." Then Paul said, "John baptized when they repented, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus."
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Where did John's authority to baptize come from? From heaven or from humans?"
Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?"
John was also baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People kept coming and were being baptized,
You know what happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached.
being baptized by him in the Jordan River while they confessed their sins.
John was baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism about repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
By having been baptized with John's baptism, all the people who listened, including the tax collectors, acknowledged God's justice.
John answered them, "I am baptizing with water, but among you stands a man whom you do not know,
Before Jesus' appearance, John had already preached a baptism of repentance to all the people in Israel.
He then asked, "Then into what were you baptized?" They answered, "Into John's baptism."
Deeds » What to do
Here's what you must do: tell the truth to your neighbors, administer true and peaceful justice in your courtrooms, don't plot evil in your heart against a neighbor, and don't tolerate false testimonies, because I hate all these things,' declares the LORD."
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance! Don't begin to say to yourselves, "We have father Abraham!' because I tell you that God can raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones! The ax already lies against the roots of the trees. So every tree not producing good fruit will be cut down and thrown into a fire." The crowds kept asking him, "What, then, should we do?" read more.
He answered them, "The person who has two coats must share with the one who doesn't have any, and the person who has food must do the same." Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?" He told them, "Stop collecting more money than the amount you are told to collect." Even some soldiers were asking him, "And what should we do?" He told them, "Never extort money from anyone by threats or blackmail, and be satisfied with your pay."
He answered them, "The person who has two coats must share with the one who doesn't have any, and the person who has food must do the same." Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?" He told them, "Stop collecting more money than the amount you are told to collect." Even some soldiers were asking him, "And what should we do?" He told them, "Never extort money from anyone by threats or blackmail, and be satisfied with your pay."
When the crowd that had gathered heard this, they were pierced to the heart. They asked Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?" Peter answered them, "Every one of you must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Sought
Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?"
Then Jesus left the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to him and asked, "Explain to us the parable about the weeds in the field."
When he was alone with the Twelve and those around him, they began to ask him about the parables.
When he had left the crowd and gone home, his disciples began asking him about the parable.
So they asked him, "Don't the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"
When Jesus came home, his disciples asked him privately, "Why couldn't we drive the spirit out?"
"Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign when these things will be put into effect?"
Once Jesus was praying in a certain place. After he had finished, one of his disciples told him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."
Then an official asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
Then they asked him, "What must we do to perform God's works?"
John's » Baptism
Where did John's authority to baptize come from? From heaven or from humans?"
Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?"
John was also baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People kept coming and were being baptized,
You know what happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached.
being baptized by him in the Jordan River while they confessed their sins.
John was baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism about repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
By having been baptized with John's baptism, all the people who listened, including the tax collectors, acknowledged God's justice.
John answered them, "I am baptizing with water, but among you stands a man whom you do not know,
Before Jesus' appearance, John had already preached a baptism of repentance to all the people in Israel.
He then asked, "Then into what were you baptized?" They answered, "Into John's baptism."
Publicans » Change their ways because of the preaching of john the baptist
Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?"
By having been baptized with John's baptism, all the people who listened, including the tax collectors, acknowledged God's justice.
Jesus told them, "I tell all of you with certainty, tax collectors and prostitutes will get into God's kingdom ahead of you! John came to you living a righteous life, and you didn't believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. But even when you saw that, you didn't change your minds at last and believe him."
the Publicans » Many of » Received john's baptism
Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?"
By having been baptized with John's baptism, all the people who listened, including the tax collectors, acknowledged God's justice.
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Where did John's authority to baptize come from? From heaven or from humans?"
Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?"
John was also baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People kept coming and were being baptized,
You know what happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached.
being baptized by him in the Jordan River while they confessed their sins.
John was baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism about repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
By having been baptized with John's baptism, all the people who listened, including the tax collectors, acknowledged God's justice.
John answered them, "I am baptizing with water, but among you stands a man whom you do not know,
Before Jesus' appearance, John had already preached a baptism of repentance to all the people in Israel.
He then asked, "Then into what were you baptized?" They answered, "Into John's baptism."
Tribute » Roman » Collected by the publicans
Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?"
After that, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax collector's desk. He told him, "Follow me!"