Tag Archives: John the Baptist

Getting Ready for Jesus

Posted on December 16, 2022 by jesustrek

As I write this, almost everyone I know is doing something to get ready for Christmas. They are buying gifts, shopping for food, planning family gatherings, and preparing for church and community events. There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Baptism

Posted on June 14, 2017 by jesustrek

Baptism should be a doctrine that unites all Christians, yet it has historically been a divisive issue. There are many different views on baptism, and some of these views are far from the plain teaching in Scripture. I wish people … Continue reading →

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The Price of One Man’s Faith

Posted on February 11, 2015 by jesustrek

I was just reading from Matthew 14 about how John the Baptist was arrested and later beheaded. He got into this trouble because he spoke out against an illegitimate relationship. Matthew 14:3-4 says, “Now Herod had arrested John and bound … Continue reading →

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