The Baptism of Christ

Pastor Bob Green - 1/9/2022

Why was Jesus Christ baptized? At first, it might be one of the most puzzling events of his life. Jesus Christ lived perfectly - entirely without sin - so why be baptized? Even John the Baptist wondered this: "I need to be baptized by you," he said, "and do you come to me?" Yet Jesus' baptism was necessary! It was proper! It was right! Not because he needed any forgiveness, but because we need such forgiveness! Understand, dear friend, that because Jesus was baptized, so can you and I be baptized and receive all the blessings of baptism that God has promised - forgiveness, life, and salvation!