Baptism in the Gospels
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· 2 viewsIn the Gospels baptising is based on the symbolic practice in the OT and Judaism of cleansing with water.
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Washing was the means of achieving ritual purity
Washing was the means of achieving ritual purity
Ex 30:19–20; Mk 7:3–4 The Greek word here translated “wash” is “baptizo”, from which the English “baptise” comes.
Sprinkling with water symbolises spiritual cleansing
Sprinkling with water symbolises spiritual cleansing
I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you.
See also Zec 13:1; Heb 10:22
Being baptised by John was a confession that cleansing was needed
Being baptised by John was a confession that cleansing was needed
“I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
See also Mt 3:6; Mk 1:4–5; Ac 19:1–4
John promised that the Messiah would cleanse with the baptism of the Holy Spirit
John promised that the Messiah would cleanse with the baptism of the Holy Spirit
“I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
See also Is 44:3; Eze 36:25–26
Baptism involves both water and the Holy Spirit
Baptism involves both water and the Holy Spirit
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
The disciples of Jesus Christ baptised like John’s
The disciples of Jesus Christ baptised like John’s
Jn 3:22–23; Jn 4:1
Jesus Christ was baptised by John
Jesus Christ was baptised by John
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 fulfil all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and behold, a voice from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”