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Who is the Messiah according to John?
Jesus
4 Conclusion. The Gospel of John appears purposely to use the term Messiah so as to emphasize how Jesus fulfills Jewish messianic expectation. In fact, for John’s Gospel, Jesus was the Messiah.
What did John the Baptist proclaim about the Messiah?
John was a forerunner to the Messiah. He said, “I baptise you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
Did John the Baptist prepare people for the coming of the Messiah?
John baptized people with water in the Jordan River. It was a time of confession and repentance for the forgiveness of sins. This encouraged the people. Baptism in the Jordon River did not save them, but it prepared them for the coming of Jesus, the Messiah.
Where is the Messiah mentioned in the Old Testament?
Isaiah 53:5 It speaks of one known as the “suffering servant,” who suffers because of the sins of others. Jesus is said to fulfill this prophecy through his death on the cross. The verse from Isaiah 53:5 has traditionally been understood by many Christians to speak of Jesus as the Messiah.
What was John the Baptist purpose?
His mission was addressed to all ranks and stations of Jewish society. His message was that God’s judgment on the world was imminent and that, to prepare for this judgment, the people should repent their sins, be baptized, and produce appropriate fruits of repentance.
How did John the Baptist prepare the way for the coming of Jesus?
(i) He baptized people in River Jordan. (ii) He advised people to live holy lives by doing what was right. (iii) He preached repentance of sin. (xii) He preached Good News that Messiah would baptize with fire and Holy Spirit.
What did John the Baptist do before Jesus?
John the Baptist was an ascetic Jewish prophet known in Christianity as the forerunner of Jesus. John preached about God’s Final Judgment and baptized repentant followers in preparation for it.
When did Jesus and John the Baptist first meet?
On your Jesus Timeline you say that Jesus met John the Baptist when he was around thirty years of age. But in fact he probably would have known John way before this. John the Baptists mother was Elizabeth, Jesus mother’s cousin.
Did John the Baptist believe Jesus was the Messiah?
It is clear that John the Baptist recognized Jesus to be the Messiah and had faith in Him. However, later, as recorded in Matthew 11:3 and Luke 7:19, John the Baptist sent messengers to Jesus to ask Him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” What happened?
What do the Eastern Orthodox believe about John the Baptist?
The Eastern Orthodox believe that John was the last of the Old Testament prophets, thus serving as a bridge figure between that period of revelation and Jesus. They also embrace a tradition that, following his death, John descended into Hell and there once more preached that Jesus the Messiah was coming.
Why is John the Baptist important in the New Testament?
John the Baptist. According to the New Testament, John anticipated a messianic figure greater than himself. Christians commonly refer to John as the precursor or forerunner of Jesus, since John announces Jesus’ coming. John is also identified as the spiritual successor of the prophet Elijah.
What was the rebuke of John the Baptist from Jesus?
There was no rebuke of John the Baptist from Jesus. Jesus knew John, loved John, and understood the trial John was enduring. Jesus’ response to John the Baptist’s doubt is a perfect example of Matthew 12:20, “ A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.”