Three Witnesses

Baptism of Jesus

His ‘commissioning’

Mark 1:9–11 (ESV-CE)

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

2 Witnesses: Water and Spirit

Death of Jesus

His sacrifice.

John 19:34–35 (ESV-CE)

But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—that you also may believe.

2 Witnesses: Blood (makes 3) and water. Suggesting Baptism?

Epistle

Reminds us of the fulness of Christian life:

Love of others

Rooted in faith in Jesus

in fidelity to his commands

1 John 5:13 ESV-CE

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.