The biblical passages relating to John the Baptist only favour a concept of reincarnation that would be designated as 'higher reincarnation or controlled reincarnation'. None of the Biblical passages support the idea of universal reincarnation.
What does Bible say about incarnation?
Incarnation, central Christian doctrine that God became flesh, that God assumed a human nature and became a man in the form of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the second person of the Trinity. Christ was truly God and truly man.
Which religion believes in reincarnation?
The major religions that hold a belief in reincarnation, however, are Asian religions, especially Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, all of which arose in India.