In the wilderness John the baptizer began preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

Now in those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan River.

The Death of John the Baptist

Now King Herod heard this, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead, and because of this, miraculous powers are at work in him.”

So she went out and said to her mother, “What should I ask for?” Her mother said, “The head of John the baptizer.”

But Jesus said to them, “You don’t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I experience?”

They said to him, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “You will drink the cup I drink, and you will be baptized with the baptism I experience,

The one who believes and is baptized will be saved, but the one who does not believe will be condemned.