Marbaniang, Domenic

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?" But Jesus answered and said to him, "Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed Him. (Mat 3:13-15 NKJ) The Baptism of Jesus Was 1. NOT Anointing of Jesus for the Office of Priest, Prophet, or King. Christ is the Anointed One, and His Anointing is eternal. He is the Anointer. 2. NOT identification with sinful humanity as if Jesus were being baptized in the same manner as others--not, at all. Jesus identified with humanity by partaking of human nature in His Incarnation. John didn’t baptize Him with the baptism of repentance like he baptized others. In fact, John recognized Jesus as the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world (Jn.1:29); in other words, it was not the waters of baptism but the Lamb who saves us from our sins. It Was To fulfil...

Baptism literally means "immersion" and "submersion". The picture usually is of a vessel immersed in water to clean it thoroughly. 5 Kinds of Baptisms 1. Baptism of Repentance (Mark 1:4; Acts 19:4) 2. Baptism of Regeneration, Resurrection, or New Life (Rom.6:4; Col.2:12; 1Pet.3:21) 3. Baptism of Suffering, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus (Luke 12:5) 4. Baptism of the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:8; Acts 1:5) 5. Baptism of Fire (Matt.3:11, i.e. judgment, Luke 3:17) 4 Dispensations of Baptism 1. The Age of Human Government - Noah and his family were baptized into a covenant of the promise of life (1Pet.3:21; Gen.9:13-16) 2. The Age of Law - The children of Israel were baptized into Moses (1Cor.10:2) 3. The Time of John - People were baptized into John's baptism (Acts 19:3) 4. The Age of the Church - Believers are baptized into Christ (Rom.6:3; 1Cor.12:13; Gal.3:27) 3 Baptizers 1. John the Baptist baptized with the baptism of repentance (Matt.3:1,2; Mark 1:4) 2. The Spirit...

Regarding Baptism, Jesus instituted it as the ordinance of initiation into discipleship. Anyone who wishes to publicly confess and accept Jesus Christ as his/her Savior and Lord and declare that he/she is disciple of Jesus Christ partakes of baptism. There are these two ordinances: baptism and Lord's supper. Baptism means: 1. According to Romans 6. Identifying with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. When one goes under water, it shows he/she is dead to his/her old life of sin. When one comes out of water, it shows a new life in Jesus Christ. 2. According to Matthew 28:19ff. Initiation into discipleship. "making disciples.. baptising them.." 3. According to Mark 16:16. It goes along with faith in Jesus Christ. All who believe in Him take water baptism. Baptism entails: 1. Obedience to Faith 2. Obedience to Counsel of God (Luke 7:30) Mode of Baptism: Immersion in water. Symbolizes death, burial, and resurrection. The word "baptizo" in Greek itsel...