the perfect baptism
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The Perfect Baptism
The Perfect BaptismMt 3:13-17
The Perfect Baptism
“Dam up the Detroit River & baptize the entire plant.”
The Perfect Baptism
That greatly illustrates the change baptism brings.
The Perfect Baptism
That greatly illustrates the change baptism brings. We are raised from baptism to “walk in newness of life” (Rm
6:4, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
That greatly illustrates the change baptism brings. We are raised from baptism to “walk in newness of life” (Rm
6:4, ESV).
John’s baptism was intended to bring about change.
The Perfect Baptism
That greatly illustrates the change baptism brings. We are raised from baptism to “walk in newness of life” (Rm
6:4, ESV).
John’s baptism was intended to bring about change. When people came to John, “they were baptized by him in the
river Jordan, confessing their sins” (Mt 3:6, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
That greatly illustrates the change baptism brings. We are raised from baptism to “walk in newness of life” (Rm
6:4, ESV).
John’s baptism was intended to bring about change. When people came to John, “they were baptized by him in the
river Jordan, confessing their sins” (Mt 3:6, ESV).
John: “I baptize you with water for repentance” (Mt 3:11, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him.
The Perfect Baptism
Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him.
John did not want to baptize Jesus.
The Perfect Baptism
Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him.
John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him.
John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).
John believed that Jesus needed no change.
The Perfect Baptism
Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him.
John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).
John believed that Jesus needed no change. John knew that Jesus came to remove others’ sins.
The Perfect Baptism
Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him.
John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).
John believed that Jesus needed no change. John knew that Jesus came to remove others’ sins: “Behold, the
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (Jn 1:29, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him.
John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).
John believed that Jesus needed no change. John knew that Jesus came to remove others’ sins: “Behold, the
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (Jn 1:29, ESV).
Jesus had absolutely no sin.
The Perfect Baptism
Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him.
John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).
John believed that Jesus needed no change. John knew that Jesus came to remove others’ sins: “Behold, the
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (Jn 1:29, ESV).
Jesus had absolutely no sin: “He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth” (1 Pt 2:22, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him.
John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).
John believed that Jesus needed no change. John knew that Jesus came to remove others’ sins: “Behold, the
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (Jn 1:29, ESV).
Jesus had absolutely no sin: “He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth” (1 Pt 2:22, ESV).
Jesus’ baptism was THE PERFECT BAPTISM—a baptism of One who was perfect before & after his baptism.
The Perfect Baptism
However, Jesus’ baptism represented a major change in his life.
The Perfect Baptism
However, Jesus’ baptism represented a major change in his life.
Jesus left Nazareth in Galilee to be baptized (Mk 1:9).
The Perfect Baptism
However, Jesus’ baptism represented a major change in his life.
Jesus left Nazareth in Galilee to be baptized (Mk 1:9). Jesus left his home & family for a new life.
The Perfect Baptism
However, Jesus’ baptism represented a major change in his life.
Jesus left Nazareth in Galilee to be baptized (Mk 1:9). Jesus left his home & family for a new life.
Never again did Jesus live in Nazareth—he lived in Capernaum (Mt 4:13).
The Perfect Baptism
However, Jesus’ baptism represented a major change in his life.
Jesus left Nazareth in Galilee to be baptized (Mk 1:9). Jesus left his home & family for a new life.
Never again did Jesus live in Nazareth—he lived in Capernaum (Mt 4:13).
Jesus’ baptism marked the beginning of his ministry.
The Perfect Baptism
However, Jesus’ baptism represented a major change in his life.
Jesus left Nazareth in Galilee to be baptized (Mk 1:9). Jesus left his home & family for a new life.
Never again did Jesus live in Nazareth—he lived in Capernaum (Mt 4:13).
Jesus’ baptism marked the beginning of his ministry.
Before his baptism, Jesus is an unknown carpenter; afterward, he comes preaching the kingdom & calling others to him.
The Perfect Baptism
A Purposeful BaptismA Proclaiming Baptism
The Perfect Baptism
A Purposeful Baptismvv 13-15
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“Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’ But Jesus answered him, ‘Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness’” (vv 13-15, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus came from Galilee to accept John’s baptism.
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus came from Galilee to accept John’s baptism. He started out from Nazareth (Mk 1:9)—a distance of 60-70
miles.
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus came from Galilee to accept John’s baptism. He started out from Nazareth (Mk 1:9)—a distance of 60-70
miles.
This tells us the value Jesus placed on John’s baptism.
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus came from Galilee to accept John’s baptism. He started out from Nazareth (Mk 1:9)—a distance of 60-70
miles.
This tells us the value Jesus placed on John’s baptism. He traveled a considerable distance by foot to receive John’s
baptism.
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus came from Galilee to accept John’s baptism. He started out from Nazareth (Mk 1:9)—a distance of 60-70
miles.
This tells us the value Jesus placed on John’s baptism. He traveled a considerable distance by foot to receive John’s
baptism.
How many of us would be willing to travel that far to be baptized?
The Perfect Baptism
Although Jesus traveled a considerable distance, he almost didn’t receive John’s baptism.
The Perfect Baptism
Although Jesus traveled a considerable distance, he almost didn’t receive John’s baptism.
“John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Although Jesus traveled a considerable distance, he almost didn’t receive John’s baptism.
“John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).
John could look at people’s hearts.
The Perfect Baptism
Although Jesus traveled a considerable distance, he almost didn’t receive John’s baptism.
“John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).
John could look at people’s hearts. To the Pharisees & Sadducees, John says, “You brood of vipers!
Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit in keeping with repentance” (vv 7-8, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Although Jesus traveled a considerable distance, he almost didn’t receive John’s baptism.
“John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).
John could look at people’s hearts. To the Pharisees & Sadducees, John says, “You brood of vipers!
Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit in keeping with repentance” (vv 7-8, ESV).
But, when John looks at Jesus’ heart, he sees nothing but utter perfection.
The Perfect Baptism
John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism.
The Perfect Baptism
John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire.
The Perfect Baptism
John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire.
The Perfect Baptism
John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire.
Is there a one of us who doesn’t deserve that baptism?
The Perfect Baptism
John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire.
Is there a one of us who doesn’t deserve that baptism?
“Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins” (Eccl 7:20, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire.
Is there a one of us who doesn’t deserve that baptism?
“Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins” (Eccl 7:20, ESV).
“I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant, and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless” (Is 13:11, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire.
Is there a one of us who doesn’t deserve that baptism?
“Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins” (Eccl 7:20, ESV).
“I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant, and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless” (Is 13:11, ESV).
But, it’s more likely that John refers to immersion in water.
The Perfect Baptism
John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire.
Is there a one of us who doesn’t deserve that baptism?
“Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins” (Eccl 7:20, ESV).
“I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant, and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless” (Is 13:11, ESV).
But, it’s more likely that John refers to immersion in water. Both John & Jesus are standing at the Jordan River.
The Perfect Baptism
John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire.
Is there a one of us who doesn’t deserve that baptism?
“Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins” (Eccl 7:20, ESV).
“I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant, and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless” (Is 13:11, ESV).
But, it’s more likely that John refers to immersion in water. Both John & Jesus are standing at the Jordan River.
Plus, John says he needs—not deserves—Jesus’ baptism.
The Perfect Baptism
We all need to be baptized by Jesus for forgiveness.
The Perfect Baptism
We all need to be baptized by Jesus for forgiveness. Jesus never baptized a single soul (Jn 4:2).
The Perfect Baptism
We all need to be baptized by Jesus for forgiveness. Jesus never baptized a single soul (Jn 4:2).
Yet, the baptism that Jesus brought provides forgiveness through his blood.
The Perfect Baptism
We all need to be baptized by Jesus for forgiveness. Jesus never baptized a single soul (Jn 4:2).
Yet, the baptism that Jesus brought provides forgiveness through his blood. “Now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your
sins” (Acts 22:16, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
We all need to be baptized by Jesus for forgiveness. Jesus never baptized a single soul (Jn 4:2).
Yet, the baptism that Jesus brought provides forgiveness through his blood. “Now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your
sins” (Acts 22:16, ESV).
“Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience” (1 Pt 3:21, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus implores John to baptize him: “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (v 15, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus implores John to baptize him: “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (v 15, ESV). Fulfilling all righteousness refers to obeying the Law.
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus implores John to baptize him: “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (v 15, ESV). Fulfilling all righteousness refers to obeying the Law: “Seek
first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Mt 6:33, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus implores John to baptize him: “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (v 15, ESV). Fulfilling all righteousness refers to obeying the Law: “Seek
first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Mt 6:33, ESV).
In being baptized, Jesus obeys the Father.
The Perfect Baptism
But, I think there’s more going on here.
The Perfect Baptism
But, I think there’s more going on here. Baptism was instituted for a sinful humanity.
The Perfect Baptism
But, I think there’s more going on here. Baptism was instituted for a sinful humanity.
In submitting to baptism, Jesus identifies with a sinful humanity.
The Perfect Baptism
But, I think there’s more going on here. Baptism was instituted for a sinful humanity.
In submitting to baptism, Jesus identifies with a sinful humanity. While he was perfect, Jesus took our sins upon himself.
The Perfect Baptism
But, I think there’s more going on here. Baptism was instituted for a sinful humanity.
In submitting to baptism, Jesus identifies with a sinful humanity. While he was perfect, Jesus took our sins upon himself: “He
himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness” (1 Pt 2:24, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
But, I think there’s more going on here. Baptism was instituted for a sinful humanity.
In submitting to baptism, Jesus identifies with a sinful humanity. While he was perfect, Jesus took our sins upon himself: “He
himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness” (1 Pt 2:24, ESV).
I think this may be the first step in Jesus’ taking our sins upon himself.
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus' baptism was A PURPOSEFUL BAPTISM.It served the purpose of fulfilling all righteousness.
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A PROCLAIMING BAPTISMvv 16-17
The Perfect Baptism
“When Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased’” (vv 16-17, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
As Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened to him.
The Perfect Baptism
As Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened to him.
The opening of the heavens signifies the revelation of God.
The Perfect Baptism
As Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened to him.
The opening of the heavens signifies the revelation of God. “In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, I was among the exiles
by the Chebar canal, the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God” (Ezek 1:1, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
As Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened to him.
The opening of the heavens signifies the revelation of God. “In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, I was among the exiles
by the Chebar canal, the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God” (Ezek 1:1, ESV).
This informs the astute reader that God is about to reveal himself.
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Jesus saw the Spirit of God descending upon him like a dove.
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Jesus saw the Spirit of God descending upon him like a dove.
Why did the Spirit descend in the form of a dove?
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Jesus saw the Spirit of God descending upon him like a dove.
Why did the Spirit descend in the form of a dove? “Then [Noah] sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters had
subsided from the face of the ground. But the dove found no place to set her foot, and she returned to him to the ark, for the waters were still on the face of the whole earth. So he put out his hand and took her and brought her into the ark with him. He waited another seven days, and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark. And the dove came back to him in the evening, and behold, in her mouth was a freshly plucked olive leaf. So Noah knew that the waters had subsided from the earth. Then he waited another seven days and sent forth the dove, and she did not return to him anymore” (Gn 8:8-12, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus saw the Spirit of God descending upon him like a dove.
Why did the Spirit descend in the form of a dove? Gn 8:8-12.
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus saw the Spirit of God descending upon him like a dove.
Why did the Spirit descend in the form of a dove? Gn 8:8-12.
In the Flood Narrative, the dove’s going forth from the ark demonstrates that a new world has come.
The Perfect Baptism
Jesus saw the Spirit of God descending upon him like a dove.
Why did the Spirit descend in the form of a dove? Gn 8:8-12.
In the Flood Narrative, the dove’s going forth from the ark demonstrates that a new world has come.
The Spirit’s representation as a dove here shows that a new world has come.
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It was vital that the Spirit come upon Jesus.
The Perfect Baptism
It was vital that the Spirit come upon Jesus. Jesus’ ministry was carried out with the aid of the Holy
Spirit.
The Perfect Baptism
It was vital that the Spirit come upon Jesus. Jesus’ ministry was carried out with the aid of the Holy
Spirit. The Lord “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted by the devil” (Mt 4:1, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
It was vital that the Spirit come upon Jesus. Jesus’ ministry was carried out with the aid of the Holy
Spirit. The Lord “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted by the devil” (Mt 4:1, ESV). The Spirit played a vital role in Jesus’ becoming a sympathetic high priest.
The Perfect Baptism
It was vital that the Spirit come upon Jesus. Jesus’ ministry was carried out with the aid of the Holy
Spirit. The Lord “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted by the devil” (Mt 4:1, ESV). The Spirit played a vital role in Jesus’ becoming a sympathetic high priest.
“If it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you” (Mt 12:28, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
It was vital that the Spirit come upon Jesus. Jesus’ ministry was carried out with the aid of the Holy
Spirit. The Lord “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted by the devil” (Mt 4:1, ESV). The Spirit played a vital role in Jesus’ becoming a sympathetic high priest.
“If it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you” (Mt 12:28, ESV).
The Spirit also demonstrated that Jesus was the Christ.
The Perfect Baptism
It was vital that the Spirit come upon Jesus. Jesus’ ministry was carried out with the aid of the Holy
Spirit. The Lord “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted by the devil” (Mt 4:1, ESV). The Spirit played a vital role in Jesus’ becoming a sympathetic high priest.
“If it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you” (Mt 12:28, ESV).
The Spirit also demonstrated that Jesus was the Christ. The Greek christos literally means “anointed one.”
The Perfect Baptism
It was vital that the Spirit come upon Jesus. Jesus’ ministry was carried out with the aid of the Holy
Spirit. The Lord “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted by the devil” (Mt 4:1, ESV). The Spirit played a vital role in Jesus’ becoming a sympathetic high priest.
“If it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you” (Mt 12:28, ESV).
The Spirit also demonstrated that Jesus was the Christ. The Greek christos literally means “anointed one.”
In the OT, prophets, priests, & kings were anointed with oil.
The Perfect Baptism
It was vital that the Spirit come upon Jesus. Jesus’ ministry was carried out with the aid of the Holy
Spirit. The Lord “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted by the devil” (Mt 4:1, ESV). The Spirit played a vital role in Jesus’ becoming a sympathetic high priest.
“If it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you” (Mt 12:28, ESV).
The Spirit also demonstrated that Jesus was the Christ. The Greek christos literally means “anointed one.”
In the OT, prophets, priests, & kings were anointed with oil.
“Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward” (1 Sm 16:13, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
It was vital that the Spirit come upon Jesus. Jesus’ ministry was carried out with the aid of the Holy
Spirit. The Lord “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted by the devil” (Mt 4:1, ESV). The Spirit played a vital role in Jesus’ becoming a sympathetic high priest.
“If it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you” (Mt 12:28, ESV).
The Spirit also demonstrated that Jesus was the Christ. The Greek christos literally means “anointed one.”
The Spirit came upon Jesus to anoint him—to demonstrate that he was God’s Chosen One.
The Perfect Baptism
It was vital that the Spirit come upon Jesus. Jesus’ ministry was carried out with the aid of the Holy
Spirit. The Lord “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted by the devil” (Mt 4:1, ESV). The Spirit played a vital role in Jesus’ becoming a sympathetic high priest.
“If it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you” (Mt 12:28, ESV).
The Spirit also demonstrated that Jesus was the Christ. The Spirit came upon Jesus to anoint him—to demonstrate that
he was God’s Chosen One.
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound” (Is 61:1, ESV).
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From heaven a voice declared, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
The Perfect Baptism
From heaven a voice declared, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Jewish teachers believed that a voice from heaven was God’s main form of revelation.
The Perfect Baptism
From heaven a voice declared, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Jewish teachers believed that a voice from heaven was God’s main form of revelation.
Those standing at the Jordan would have heard unmistakable proof that Jesus is the Son of God.
The Perfect Baptism
From heaven a voice declared, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Jewish teachers believed that a voice from heaven was God’s main form of revelation.
Those standing at the Jordan would have heard unmistakable proof that Jesus is the Son of God.
Jesus is the Father’s “beloved Son.”
The Perfect Baptism
From heaven a voice declared, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Jewish teachers believed that a voice from heaven was God’s main form of revelation.
Those standing at the Jordan would have heard unmistakable proof that Jesus is the Son of God.
Jesus is the Father’s “beloved Son.”
In classical Greek, “beloved” was often used of only children & demonstrated great love.
The Perfect Baptism
From heaven a voice declared, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Jewish teachers believed that a voice from heaven was God’s main form of revelation.
Those standing at the Jordan would have heard unmistakable proof that Jesus is the Son of God.
Jesus is the Father’s “beloved Son.”
In classical Greek, “beloved” was often used of only children & demonstrated great love.
Jesus is the sole Son of God whom the Father loves deeply.
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This demonstrates the greatness of God’s sacrifice.
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This demonstrates the greatness of God’s sacrifice. The sacrifice God gave for man’s sins was costly—his dearly
loved, only Son.
The Perfect Baptism
This demonstrates the greatness of God’s sacrifice. The sacrifice God gave for man’s sins was costly—his dearly
loved, only Son.
“God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (Jn 3:16, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
This demonstrates the greatness of God’s sacrifice. The sacrifice God gave for man’s sins was costly—his dearly
loved, only Son.
“God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (Jn 3:16, ESV).
This also demonstrates that we dare not treat Jesus lightly.
The Perfect Baptism
This demonstrates the greatness of God’s sacrifice. The sacrifice God gave for man’s sins was costly—his dearly
loved, only Son.
“God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (Jn 3:16, ESV).
This also demonstrates that we dare not treat Jesus lightly.
Because the Father greatly loves the Son, denying the Son is the same as denying the Father.
The Perfect Baptism
This demonstrates the greatness of God’s sacrifice. The sacrifice God gave for man’s sins was costly—his dearly
loved, only Son.
“God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (Jn 3:16, ESV).
This also demonstrates that we dare not treat Jesus lightly.
Because the Father greatly loves the Son, denying the Son is the same as denying the Father.
“No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also” (1 Jn 2:23, ESV).
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Not only is the Lord Jesus God’s beloved, he is also his Son.
The Perfect Baptism
Not only is the Lord Jesus God’s beloved, he is also his Son.
“I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have begotten you’” (Ps 2:7, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Not only is the Lord Jesus God’s beloved, he is also his Son.
“I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have begotten you’” (Ps 2:7, ESV). In context, this Psalm speaks of the enthronement of Israel’s
kings.
The Perfect Baptism
Not only is the Lord Jesus God’s beloved, he is also his Son.
“I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have begotten you’” (Ps 2:7, ESV). In context, this Psalm speaks of the enthronement of Israel’s
kings.
God spoke of the Israelite kings as his sons.
The Perfect Baptism
Not only is the Lord Jesus God’s beloved, he is also his Son.
“I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have begotten you’” (Ps 2:7, ESV). In context, this Psalm speaks of the enthronement of Israel’s
kings.
God spoke of the Israelite kings as his sons: “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son” (2 Sam 7:14, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Not only is the Lord Jesus God’s beloved, he is also his Son.
“I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have begotten you’” (Ps 2:7, ESV). In context, this Psalm speaks of the enthronement of Israel’s
kings.
God spoke of the Israelite kings as his sons: “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son” (2 Sam 7:14, ESV).
This passage is an enthronement text for Jesus.
The Perfect Baptism
Not only is the Lord Jesus God’s beloved, he is also his Son.
“I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have begotten you’” (Ps 2:7, ESV). In context, this Psalm speaks of the enthronement of Israel’s
kings.
God spoke of the Israelite kings as his sons: “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son” (2 Sam 7:14, ESV).
This passage is an enthronement text for Jesus. Jesus is here declared to be the Son of God.
The Perfect Baptism
Not only is the Lord Jesus God’s beloved, he is also his Son.
“I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have begotten you’” (Ps 2:7, ESV). In context, this Psalm speaks of the enthronement of Israel’s
kings.
God spoke of the Israelite kings as his sons: “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son” (2 Sam 7:14, ESV).
This passage is an enthronement text for Jesus. Jesus is here declared to be the Son of God.
God’s voice says that Jesus is the Lord & King of all.
The Perfect Baptism
Not only is the Lord Jesus God’s beloved, he is also his Son.
“I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have begotten you’” (Ps 2:7, ESV). In context, this Psalm speaks of the enthronement of Israel’s
kings.
God spoke of the Israelite kings as his sons: “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son” (2 Sam 7:14, ESV).
This passage is an enthronement text for Jesus. Jesus is here declared to be the Son of God.
God’s voice says that Jesus is the Lord & King of all.
As King, Jesus deserves praise.
The Perfect Baptism
Not only is the Lord Jesus God’s beloved, he is also his Son.
“I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have begotten you’” (Ps 2:7, ESV). In context, this Psalm speaks of the enthronement of Israel’s
kings.
God spoke of the Israelite kings as his sons: “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son” (2 Sam 7:14, ESV).
This passage is an enthronement text for Jesus. Jesus is here declared to be the Son of God.
God’s voice says that Jesus is the Lord & King of all.
As King, Jesus deserves praise:
“To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen” (1 Tm 1:17, ESV).
The Perfect Baptism
Are you giving the King of all honor & glory?