Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
General references
Bible References
That light
John 1:20
He did not refuse to answer, but he declared: “I am not the Messiah.”
John 3:28
You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah, but I’ve been sent ahead of Him.’
Acts 19:4
Paul said, “John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the One who would come after him, that is, in Jesus.”
General references
Mark 11:30 Was John’s baptism from heaven or from men? Answer Me.”
Acts 13:24
Before He came to public attention, John had previously proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.