Not entirely accurate.
Baptism Existed Before Jesus: The concept of baptism by water existed before Jesus. In the Old Testament, rituals involving washing or cleansing were practiced as a symbol of purification or conversion (Leviticus 8). John the Baptist, Jesus' forerunner, also practiced a baptism of repentance (Mark 1:4).
Jesus Himself Wasn't Baptized "In the Beginning": While the gospel message began with Jesus' ministry, his baptism by John marked a significant turning point (Matthew 3:13-17). It wasn't the "beginning" of baptism itself.
Baptism Continues After Pentecost: The descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2) is a crucial event in the New Testament. However, the statement implies baptism stopped after this event. The Bible clearly shows baptism continued as a practice for new believers throughout the book of Acts (Acts 8:12-13, 10:48, 19:5).
A More Accurate View: Baptism by water is seen as an outward symbol of an inward conversion or commitment to following Jesus. It began before Jesus, continued through his ministry, and is still practiced by Christians today. The descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost marked a shift in the emphasis of baptism, but it didn't mark its end.
John the Baptist was sent by God to establish baptism in preparation for Christ and the gospel. He is subject of several prophecies God almighty sent John the Baptist to establish baptism in the earth and to preach Christ who would himself later pour out his spirit on believers of the gospel
baptism is not a mystery when we don’t accept it for what the word says it is we create a mystery
This is the only reason Christian’s talk about baptism
“The
beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; As
it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Which shall prepare thy way before thee. ( Malachi 3:1)
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. And there went out unto him
all the land of Judæa, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. and preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
I indeed have
baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. ( jesus is baptized and receives the spirit )
And it came to pass in those days, that
Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and
was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway
coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
and
there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Mark 1:1-2, 4-5, 7-11 KJV
that is baptism God established it it is fulfillment of several Old Testament prophecies preparing the sinful people of Israel to receive thier messiah by offering them
repentance and remission of thier sins
“But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and
thou shalt call his name John. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and
he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.
And
many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah , to
turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”
Luke 1:13, 15-17 KJV
That was John the Baptizers place
he is the baptizer God sent filled with the holt ghost preaching of Jesus and faith in him announcing to israel this truth
If we really want to
Know more about it let’s keep reading
“And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying,
His name is John. And they marvelled all.
…And his father
Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; For he hath visited and redeemed his people, As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies Might serve him without fear, In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. ( Abraham’s promise has come the time is at hand the people are coming to John because they believe he’s the messiahs predecessor from prophecy )
And
thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; To give knowledge of salvation unto his people By the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God; Whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.”
Luke 1:63, 67-68, 70, 73-80 KJV
That’s where baptism came from ot is well established. By God who sent the baptizer John to fulfill prophecy and prepare israel for the messiah through repentance and remission of sins
what then did John establish before Jesus began preaching the gospel ?
“John did baptize in the wilderness, and
preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.”
Mark 1:4 KJV
what did Jesus say would be preached to all nations ?
“and said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus
it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and
that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things.”
Luke 24:46-48 KJV
What is it that Peter commands at pentocost in Jerusalem for new converts who believed his preaching the gospel ?
“Then Peter said unto them,
Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins,
and
ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For
the promise is unto you, and to your children,
and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.”
Acts 2:38-39 KJV
what else did Jesus tell
His disciples to do for all nations ?
“And
Jesus came and spake unto them, saying,
All power is given unto
me in heaven and in earth.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
Matthew 28:18-19
and what else did he say about it ?
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and
preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
Mark 16:15-16 KJV
but were they still baptizing in water ?
“Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and
preached unto him Jesus. And as they went on their way,
they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
And Philip said,
If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still:
and
they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch;
and he baptized him.”
Acts 8:35-38
Baptism is the simplest thing it’s basic doctrine it only gets complex when people stray from what’s taught about it in the Bible
baptism was established by God he sent the first baptizer who baptized Jesus and all the regions around him came to him believing the messiah would be revealed like the prophets had foretold baptism has a purpose it is for repentance and remission of sins
Or rather for
the remission of the sins of the repentant it’s like anything else God said to do and you’ll have a result it’s no different than this
“And
the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.
And
Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days:”
Exodus 10:21-22 KJV
Had Moses not just listened and acted believing what he said it wouldn’t have had any meaning what God told him baptism is about hearing what is written about it it’s not complex and contradictory it’s always about remission of sins in Christs death and new life in his resurrection
