John The Baptist; The Long Awaited Herald Of The Lord

John the Baptist was the fulfillment of the 700-year-old prophecy of Isaiah concerning the lone voice who would herald the coming of God's salvation. He taught of the need for repentance (a change of mind concerning sin and righteousness) leading to salvation. He announced that soon all types of people would see this salvation of God in the flesh. His message was one of understanding one's hopelessness leading to hope.