Sermon Tone Analysis

Baptism in the Trinity

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Jesus’ universal Lordship now demands a universal mission

Jesus’ universal Lordship now demands a universal mission

Jesus’ universal Lordship now demands a universal mission

5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of awater and the Spirit he cannot enter into bthe kingdom of God.

Born of Water and Spirit

Jesus’ universal Lordship now demands a universal mission

France, R. T. Matthew: An Introduction and Commentary.

Vol. 1. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries.

Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1985.

Born of Water and Spirit

Born of Water and Spirit

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of awater and the Spirit he cannot enter into bthe kingdom of God.

Jesus is addressing Nicodemus

1. Baptism in water by John the Baptist and baptism in the Spirit by Jesus.

In support of this view is the fact that all previous references to ‘water’ in this Gospel relate to John’s baptizing ministry (1:26, 31, 33), and in 1:33 his baptizing ministry with water is compared to Jesus’ baptizing ministry with the Spirit.

Accordingly, Jesus is saying that entrance to the kingdom involves submission to John’s baptism with water for repentance and Jesus’ baptism with the Spirit.

Baptism in water by John the Baptist and baptism in the Spirit by Jesus.

In support of this view is the fact that all previous references to ‘water’ in this Gospel relate to John’s baptizing ministry (1:26, 31, 33), and in 1:33 his baptizing ministry with water is compared to Jesus’ baptizing ministry with the Spirit.

Accordingly, Jesus is saying that entrance to the kingdom involves submission to John’s baptism with water for repentance and Jesus’ baptism with the Spirit.

Kruse, Colin G. John: An Introduction and Commentary.

Vol. 4. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries.

Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003.

Four main ways in which this expression has been interpreted.

1. Baptism in water by John the Baptist and baptism in the Spirit by Jesus.

2. Christian water baptism and spiritual regeneration.

3. Natural birth and spiritual regeneration.

4. Spiritual regeneration alone is depicted with a double metaphor.

1. Baptism in water by John the Baptist and baptism in the Spirit by Jesus.

2. Christian water baptism and spiritual regeneration.

Kruse, Colin G. John: An Introduction and Commentary.

Vol. 4. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries.

Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003.

3. Natural birth and spiritual regeneration.

4. Spiritual regeneration alone is depicted with a double metaphor.

Forgiveness of Sins

This echoed the preaching of John the Baptist with his baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

This echoed the preaching of John the Baptist with his baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins

Marshall, I. Howard.

Acts: An Introduction and Commentary.

Vol. 5. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries.

Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1980.

Thus Christian baptism was an expression of faith and commitment to Jesus as Lord.

Just as John’s baptism had mediated the divine gift of forgiveness, symbolized in the act of washing, so too Christian baptism was regarded as a sign of forgiveness (5:31; 10:43; 13:38; 26:18; cf.

3:19).

Thus Christian baptism was an expression of faith and commitment to Jesus as Lord.

Just as John’s baptism had mediated the divine gift of forgiveness, symbolized in the act of washing, so too Christian baptism was regarded as a sign of forgiveness (5:31; 10:43; 13:38; 26:18; cf.

3:19).

Thus Christian baptism was an expression of faith and commitment to Jesus as Lord.

Just as John’s baptism had mediated the divine gift of forgiveness, symbolized in the act of washing, so too Christian baptism was regarded as a sign of forgiveness (5:31; 10:43; 13:38; 26:18; cf.

3:19).

Thus Christian baptism was an expression of faith and commitment to Jesus as Lord.

Just as John’s baptism had mediated the divine gift of forgiveness, symbolized in the act of washing, so too Christian baptism was regarded as a sign of forgiveness (5:31; 10:43; 13:38; 26:18; cf.

3:19).

Marshall, I. Howard.

Acts: An Introduction and Commentary.

Vol. 5. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries.

Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1980.

Peter’s reply sums up what was to be the standard call by Christian preachers to their audiences.

It contained two requirements, which are in effect one.

Peter’s reply sums up what was to be the standard call by Christian preachers to their audiences.

It contained two requirements, which are in effect one.

Marshall, I. Howard.

Acts: An Introduction and Commentary.

Vol. 5. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries.

Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1980.

Marshall, I. Howard.

Acts: An Introduction and Commentary.

Vol. 5. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries.

Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1980.

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19 “1aGo therefore and bmake disciples of call the nations, dbaptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

Go therefore and bmake disciples of call the nations, dbaptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

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