<p>Among the various passages that the Bible offers us, we find a very interesting passage in the <em>book of Acts</em>, specifically <em>chapter 19</em>, which tells of <em>Paul's</em> preaching in Ephesus. In this account, the apostle makes an important statement about the baptism of repentance given by <em>John the Baptist</em>.</p>
<p><strong>The baptism of John</strong></p>
<p>John the Baptist was a prophet foretold in the <em>Old Testament</em> who prepared the way for <em>Christ</em> by calling people to repentance and baptizing them in the Jordan River. This act symbolized the washing away of sins and the beginning of a new life according to the will of God.</p>
<p>While John's baptism in itself had no cleansing or saving power, it had profound significance as an outward manifestation of true repentance preceding salvation.</p>
<p><strong>Paul's preaching on baptism</strong></p>
<p>When Paul arrived in Ephesus, he found a group of people who had accepted the baptism of John, but were ignorant of the coming of <em>Jesus Christ</em> and the work of salvation on the cross. The apostle then taught them grace and faith in Christ and called them to receive the <em>Holy Spirit</em> by the laying on of hands. As a result, the believers were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.</p>