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Why was Jesus baptised?
According to the study Bible I use there are 4 reasons for Jesus` baptism. It also marked the beginning of Christ`s messianic ministry. The reasons are; 1'' The first, mentiond here, was to fulfill all righteousness. The baptism indicated that he was concecrated to God and officially approved by him, as esspically shown in the descent of the Holy Spirit, and the words of the Father. All God`s rightous requirements for the Messiah were fully met in Jesus. 2'' At Jesus` baptism John pubicly announced the arrival of the Messiah and the inception of his ministry. 3'' By his baptism Jesus completely identified himself with man`s sin and failure ''though he himself needed no repentance or cleansing from sin.'' becoming our subsitute. 4'' His baptism was an example to his followers. Number 4 comfirms what we all should do, although we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior in our hearts, we have to make a public display of our faith by following Jesus` example in believers baptisim. This information was found in Matthew 3.



By: Cheryl Tyson
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John the Baptist Prepares the Way
Jesus was baptized because He humble Himself, He came in a form of a sinners and also to fulfil all righteousness.



By: narciso amabao
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john the baptist prepares the way
to prepare the performance of a mission by jesus christ, it is written in the book of prophet isaiah clear the way or make ready the way of the lord, jesus must baptized first, it is like a pre-requisite form of events after john the baptist performing the baptism of water for repentance and said one is coming who is mightier than i, and lord jesus christ will baptized us in the holy spirit to prepare our way of salvation.



By: nathaniel villaruz
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may i ask that jesus christ is a prfect being ?
my answer is yes, as a perfect being he did not commit a sin and why he must baptized of john the baptist by the water, as i know to prepare the way of the lord it refers to jesus christ wich is the lord the son of god.



By: nathaniel villaruz
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Lesson of july 2
Goodmorning! Because Jesus became a man of flesh and blood, he could be seduced by satan. He had chosen the way of God so he let Him self baptist by John. God was very pleased with this way of acting and let come the holy spirit upon Him, so that he could protect Him.



By: Angelique van den Schoor
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maybe
Cause he is the man whom God assigned the task of giving Jesus recognition on the part of humankind? also it`s a way of introducing the teaching on the purity of the soul - the idea of cleansiness - of the body-of the soul. Fianlly it also makes me think of Christ taking on the sins of the world. Maybe.I`m posting this also as the discusion question. Washed away in water - washed away in blood. Im posting



By: Alessandra Parrini
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Jesus`s baptism
Bible says that Jesus was baptized by John. But it was not for repentance. In John 1:31 -- John the Bapist says ``.........He should be revealed to Isreal, therefore I came baptizing with water.`` It was a time for dedication to start a new beginning in His life. This incident shows Jesus`s humility also. Immediately after the event, Holy spirit descended from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. It was a great sign to John the Bapist, that Jesus is the lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. Jesus is the son God and He is holy. Repentance is need to a man and not to God. Hence the baptism of Jesus by John can be considered as the beginning of His public life and service, as Holy spirit descended upon Him from heaven immediately after this event.



By: Manoj Thomas
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Have you experienced baptism in the Holy spirit?
John the bapist told that he is baptizing in water, but Jesus will baptize you in the Holy spirit. The desciples of Jesus were experienced the baptism in the Holy spirit. Jesus said that if you ask for holy spirit, you shall receive it. We have to expect it, and we will experience it.



By: Manoj Thomas
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John the Baptist Prepares the Way
Jesus was baptized because as witten in the Bible even before Jesus came, so setting an example and proving that the Bible - the word of God exsits and is happening. It also pleases God.



By: Kathleen Terado
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If John`s baptism was for repentance, then why do you think Jesus was baptized?



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John the Baptist Prepares the Way

The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophets,
"Behold, I send my messenger before your face,
who will prepare your way before you.
The voice of one crying in the wilderness,
'Make ready the way of the Lord!
Make his paths straight!'"
John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins. All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins. John was clothed with camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey. He preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen. I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit."

Mark 1:1-8
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