Nobody is going to take your say so on the matter unless you have something, preferably Scripture, to back it up.
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Well, instead of just saying *I’m right, you’re wrong*, how about explaining where and why you think you’re right and others are wrong.
Nobody is going to take your say so on the matter unless you have something, preferably Scripture, to back it up.
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Good point. I’m not sure if you saw the Scriptures that I used to back up what I said:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/3068921/posts?page=8#8
OK, I’ll only use Scripture, but you too, OK?
Why did John baptize Jesus? Why would Jesus seek out John to be baptized? I mean why not just have anybody do it?
Furthermore, by what right did John call people to repentance and how could they repent prior to Christ’s death and resurrection?
Why would John baptize? Are you familiar with the water rituals of the Hebrews? If not, take a look. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tvilah#Full-body_immersion
Why is John in the wilderness? Why do the people come to him and confess their sins? Why do they submit to baptism? Why does John call the Pharisees and Sadducees a “brood of vipers”?
That will be days of fruitful study for you in the Bible. Try here: http://biblehub.com/ or your preferred site. Do take a look at the Greek, the word choices, origins and actual meanings.
Enjoy.