The character of John the Baptist - according to the Gospel of John
Mar 17, 2021 • Bible Teacher Alexander Redd • John 3;22-36; Matthew 3
The character of John the Baptist by Alexander Redd. Teaching series - Knowing Christ - according to the Gospel of John
John the Baptist is known as the forerunner who proclaimed arrival of Christ as the sacrificial lamb of God and the Messiah, He preached repentance and water baptism so that his Jewish compatriots would be ready to receive their long-awaited Savior. As an upright and holy man who came in the spirit and power of Prophet Elijah, John was put in prison and later executed for speaking truth to power. Moreover, John displayed rare characteristics of humility, submission, and contentment.