This messenger is John the Baptist, who appeared in the desert ... John’s baptism was a symbol of repentance. John was a forerunner to the Messiah. He said, “I baptise you with water for ...

John the Baptist preached in the wilderness, telling people to repent their sins to be baptised as a sign of their repentance ... area where John was probably preaching. Some Bible scholars ...

Saint John the Forerunner and Baptist is a central figure in Christian faith, a spiritual beacon who shaped the history of salvation. Known as “the last of the prophets,” he..