From John the Baptist to Jesus Christ.

Acts 13:24-26

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“…after John had first preached, before His coming, the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. And as John was finishing his course, he said, ‘Who do you think I am? I am not He. But behold, there comes One after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to loose.’ “Men and brethren, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you the word of this salvation has been sent.” Acts 13:24-26

God raised up Jesus Christ after the ministry of John the Baptist, and John was preaching the baptism of repentance to every Jewish person and every Jewish ruler. Paul was making the point to the Jewish people that they were in need of repentance to make themselves right in the eyes of God. Reconciliation with God would not come in the name of John, as John himself said that the Christ would come after him, One who would baptize in the Holy Spirit, not in water. Paul plainly said that the word of Salvation has been brought to the family of Abraham and all who fear God. That Salvation comes through the One who came after John the Baptist, not anyone before him from the Old Testament, and that One is Jesus Christ, “And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” Galatians 3:29

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

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“….to you who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned Satan’s so-called deep secrets,“
‘I will not impose any other burden on you, except to hold on to what you have until I come.’”
“I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.”
Revelation 2:24-25, 3:1