Discerning the Body of Christ - a podcast by Craig Scott

Jesus’ Baptism Matthew 3:13-17

1. Jesus came to John to be baptized even though He had no sins to be forgiven and washed clean from.

2. When John questioned Him about submitting to baptism Jesus said that it was necessary to establish an example “let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness”.

3. This was a full immersion baptism, Jesus “ came up out of the water”

4. Jesus received the holy spirit [represented by a descending dove].

In this way Jesus teaches us that baptism is an act we should do to fulfill all righteousness. It was not a fulfillment of any old covenant requirement. Baptism was something new… [its actually a new covenant replacement of circumcision]… and baptism is expected for all believers and followers of Christ.

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