I. John the Baptist Did Not Baptize All Who Wanted to Be Baptized A. Multitudes were coming to him desiring to be baptized (Luke 3:7). B. However, they misunderstood the meaning of his baptism, for they thought that the mere physical act would deflect God’s wrath. C. Although they continued to sin, they had guilt and fear. In the same manner, Adam and Eve became aware of their nakedness and tried to hide from God after their sin (Gen. 3:7, 8). D. Many came desiring to avoid the consequences of their