Acts 1:5
Acts 1:5
For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
The baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:16 is a pivotal moment in the gospel narrative. Jesus, though sinless, underwent baptism to identify with humanity and fulfill all righteousness. As He came up out of the water, the heavens were opened, and the Spirit of God descended upon Him like a dove, marking the divine approval of His ministry. This moment not only affirmed Jesus' identity as the Son of God but also demonstrated the importance of baptism as an act of obedience to God's will. For believers, this event highlights that baptism is not just a public declaration but also an act of divine approval and empowerment. Jesus' baptism serves as an example for all believers, showing that baptism is an essential step in the journey of faith, where God's Spirit affirms and empowers the believer for the work He has called them to do.
Acts 22:16
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 6:3
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
Colossians 2:12
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.