Playlist: Baptism of John (topic)
Baptism and Unleavened Bread
Sermonette byThe pattern of burial and rescue from a watery grave appears often in scripture, indicating that baptism plays an enormous role in God's overall purpose.
John 3:16 in Context (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Baptism of John is presented as a symbolic precursor to the true baptism commanded by Jesus Christ. John preached and practiced a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, calling people to turn from their ways in anticipation of the coming Messiah. This baptism drew large crowds to Aenon near Salim, where abundant …
The Wonderful Ordinance of Water Baptism
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJohn the Baptizer introduced baptism prior to the Christian era, drawing his understanding and authority from the teachings of his righteous parents and the Holy Scriptures, which at that time consisted only of the Old Testament. Through the power of God's Spirit, He revealed to John the spiritual principle of baptism, preparing …
John (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe apostle John has provided at least eight separate forms of witness, establishing the veracity of Jesus Christ's identity as God in the flesh.
Born Again (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The gestation or fetus analogy does not adequately depict the sanctification process in which there has to be volition, judgment, and conscious choice.
Born Again (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Baptism and being born again were already understood by the Jews, but the traditions had evidently blinded people to some additional spiritual nuances.
Baptized in the Sea
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael experienced a type of baptism in passing through the Red Sea on the last day of Unleavened Bread. Baptism symbolizes death, burial, and resurrection.
Acts (Part Twenty)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPaul's success at promoting the Way started to undermine the prosperity of vendors promoting the worship of Diana, leading to a riotous assembly in her temple.
Acts (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughStephen's martyrdom and his compassion on his persecutors, followed by the reaction against his brutal murder, resulted in a rapid spreading of the Gospel.
Acts (Part Nineteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPaul encountered persecution but also saw his work bear fruit. He was driven from the synagogue, but paradoxically won over its leader, Crispus.