Dictionary of Bible Themes In obedience to God's will Jesus Christ was baptised in the River Jordan by John. The event was sealed by the descent of the Holy Spirit and the Father's voice of approval. Matthew 3:13-14John tries to prevent Jesus Christ from being baptised John was baptising repentant sinners but he knew that Jesus Christ was sinless. Matthew 3:15The necessity of Jesus Christ's baptism See also Mark 10:38Luke 12:50 Mark 1:9 The events surrounding Jesus Christ's baptism The baptism itself pp Mt 3:13 Luke 3:21pp Lk 3:21 Jesus Christ prays while being baptised Mark 1:10The Holy Spirit descends on Jesus Christ pp Mt 3:16 See also pp Lk 3:22 John 1:32-34The Holy Spirit came upon Jesus Christ to equip him for his ministry which was about to begin and to give him strength at a time of temptation. Matthew 3:17The voice of the Father is heard pp Mk 1:11 See also pp Lk 3:22 Matthew 17:5These words, which are an allusion to Ps 2:7 and Isa 42:1, were repeated at the transfiguration. See also pp Mk 9:7 pp Lk 9:35 1040 God, fatherhood1510 Trinity, the 2057 Christ, obedience 2075 Christ, sinless 2078 Christ, sonship of 2360 Christ, prayers of 2575 Christ, temptation 3269 Holy Spirit in Christ 5196 voice 6752 substitution 7903 baptism |
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