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Jan 30, 2024 · Jesus wasn't baptized for the same reasons that us believers need to be baptized. Instead, his baptism confirms his identity as the Messiah, and demonstrates his willingness to take on humanity to be the perfect atonement for all sin and death. Jesus modeled a key step, baptism, in the life of every believer.
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May 8, 2019 · Baptism is one of the means by which Jesus commissions his followers to make disciples (Matt. 28:18–20). It’s also central to the preaching of the gospel at the inception of the church at Pentecost (Acts 2:38). In short, the idea that Christians should be baptized—regardless of when or how—is central to the Christian faith.
Jul 10, 2023 · Mark 16:16 – “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Belief (faith in Jesus Christ) comes before baptism. The second part of the verse affirms this when it equates unbelief (and not lack of baptism) with condemnation.
Oct 10, 2022 · John’s baptism was the baptism of repentance (Matthew 3:11), but Jesus was sinless and had no need of repentance. Even John was taken aback at Jesus’ coming to him. John recognized his own sin and was aware that he, a sinful man in need of repentance himself, was unfit to baptize the spotless Lamb of God: “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” (Matthew 3:14).
Oct 23, 2024 · Jesus doesn’t need to be baptized. He’s the One who will baptize his people with the Spirit and fire (Matt. 3:11). Knowing this, John reacts viscerally: “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” (v. 14). Jesus answered, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (v. 15).
Feb 1, 2024 · The Meaning of Jesus' Baptism. In the Bible, the baptism of Jesus is an event that is significant in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The account of Jesus' baptism is found in all four Gospels: Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, and John 1:29-34. The specific details may vary slightly between the Gospels, but the core message ...
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13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”. 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.”. Then John consented. 16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of ...
