Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2500 Jesus Christ, history of » 2505 Jesus Christ, ascension of » 2510 Jesus Christ, baptism of 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. John tries to prevent Jesus Christ from being baptised Matthew 3:13-14 John was baptising repentant sinners but he knew that Jesus Christ was sinless. The necessity of Jesus Christ's baptism Matthew 3:15 See also Mark 10:38; Luke 12:50 The events surrounding Jesus Christ's baptism The baptism itself Mark 1:9 pp Matthew 3:13 pp Luke 3:21 Jesus Christ prays while being baptised The Holy Spirit descends on Jesus Christ Mark 1:10 pp Matthew 3:16 pp Luke 3:22 The 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. See also John 1:32-34 The voice of the Father is heard Matthew 3:17 pp Mark 1:11 pp Luke 3:22 These words, which are an allusion to Ps 2:7 and Isa 42:1, were repeated at the transfiguration. See also Matthew 17:5 pp Mark 9:7 pp Luke 9:35 See also
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