Explain seven ways in which Christians play the role of John the Baptist today

      

Outline ways in which Christians play the role of John the Baptist today

  

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- They call people to repentance in order for their sins to be forgiven
- They baptize the converts in order to join Christian family
- They condemn the evils in the society such as corruption and sexual immorality
- They remind people to prepare for the second coming of Christ
- They advise political leaders in the society to rule with justice and honesty
- They announce the coming of divine judgment
- They encourage the act of sharing in the society with those who don't have
- They preach about salvation
- They preach peace, love and unity among all nations of the world
- Set up theological colleges which train pastors, ministers and clergy to be equipped in preaching.
- Announce imminent divine judgement that awaits sinners.
- Call people to repentance through the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Preach about Christ as the promised Messiah of the world.

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How do Christians today play the role of John the Baptist?

i) John baptised the believers; Christians today baptise those who believe
ii) John preached and called people to repentance; Christians today preach and call people to repentance
iii) Like John Christians should announce the consequences of not believing in Christ’s salvation
iv) Like John Christians should be bold enough to condemn evil in society
v) Like John advised the tax collectors to be honest, Christians should advice people to be honest and not practice corruption
vi) John proclaimed Christ as the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, Christians should do the same today
vii) John taught against accusing people falsely, Christians should preach and practice justice
viii) John taught on sharing, therefore Christians should not only preach but also practice it
ix) Christians should realize that Christianity alone without sincerity cannot justify their entry into the kingdom of God
john3 answered the question on October 24, 2017 at 20:39


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