1. W HY W AS J ESUS B APTIZED ? (Along with “ other questions ” On the subject of baptism) Matthew 3:13,14

2. M ATTHEW 3:13,14 “ When 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 ?”

3. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: If the gospel requires baptism for salvation, we may wonder: Why was Jesus baptized? Why did Paul say, “Christ sent me not to baptize?” Why did Paul say we must leave “the doctrine of baptisms?”

4. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: The blood of Christ is the basis of salvation. “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29) “For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” (Matthew 26:28)

5. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Faith, repentance, and baptism are conditions we meet to receive the blood of Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15,16; Luke 24:46,47) The gospel proclaimed in the Great Commission includes these conditions.

6. M ATTHEW 28:18-20 “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.”

7. M ARK 16:15,16 “ And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”

8. L UKE 24:46,47 “ Then He said to them, "Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”

9. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Faith, repentance, and baptism are conditions we meet to receive the blood of Christ. (Acts 2:36-38) The gospel proclaimed in the first sermon on Pentecost includes three conditions.

10. A CTS 2:36-38 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ. Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Then Peter said to them, " Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

11. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: What then is the answer to these questions: Why was Jesus baptized? Why did Paul say, “Christ sent me not to baptize?” Why did Paul say we must leave “the doctrine of baptisms?”

12. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Was Jesus Baptized? Matthew 3:13-17 John Baptized Jesus

13. M ATTHEW 3:13-15 “ 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.”

14. M ATTHEW 3:16,17 “ When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

15. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Was Jesus Baptized? Matthew 3:13-17 John Baptized Jesus Matthew 3:1-12 John baptized the Jews, teaching them to repent, change their lives, and prepare for the Savior’s ministry.

16. M ATTHEW 3:1-3 “ In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, " Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ' Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.”

17. M ATTHEW 3:8,11 “ Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance... I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

18. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Was Jesus Baptized? Matthew 3:13-17 John Baptized Jesus Matthew 3:15- The baptism of Jesus had a unique purpose: “to fulfill all righteousness” (God’s plan to save sinners). Matthew 3:17 -God’s Son identified as the Savior!

19. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Was Jesus Baptized? John 1:19-34- Gives us a fuller explanation of how God used the Baptism of Jesus to identify Him as His Son and the Savior John 1:20,23 —When some thought John was the Savior, he set them straight!

20. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Was Jesus Baptized? John 1:19-34- Gives us a fuller explanation of how God used the Baptism of Jesus to identify Him as His Son and the Savior John 1:29-34 —God promised to identify the Savior in a special way when John baptized Him.

21. J OHN 1:29-31 “ The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world ! This is He of whom I said, 'After me comes a Man who is preferred before me, for He was before me.‘ I did not know Him; but that He should be revealed to Israel, therefore I came baptizing with water.”

22. J OHN 1:32-34 “ And John bore witness, saying, "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.‘ And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.”

23. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Was Jesus Baptized? The Baptism of Jesus had a Unique Purpose The purpose was NOT for remission of sins The purpose was to identify Him to John as God’s Son and the Savior of the world!

24. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why did Paul say, “Christ sent me not to baptize?” 1 Corinthians 1:17 “Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel.” Does this mean baptism is not part of the gospel? Does this mean baptism is not necessary ?

25. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, “Christ sent me not to baptize?” 1 Corinthians 1:10-17- Context Clarifies Meaning Immature Christians may identify with talented preachers rather than Christ False teachers encourage this spirit to elevate themselves and create a following Result: parties, factions, and sects

26. 1 C ORINTHIANS 1:10 “ Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.”

27. 1 C ORINTHIANS 1:11-13 “ For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you. Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos," or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ. Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? ”

28. 1 C ORINTHIANS 1:14-16 “ I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name. Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other.”

29. 1 C ORINTHIANS 1:17 “ For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.”

30. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, “Christ sent me not to baptize?” 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 - A Plea for Unity 1:10 Unity : One Lord-Savior, One Message, One People 1:13 Unity : One Savior, One Sacrifice, One Lord to whom all submit in baptism

31. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, “Christ sent me not to baptize?” 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 A Plea for Unity 1:14-17 Unity : in Christ not Paul Paul did not come to create a faction based on how many he baptized He came to preach the gospel of Christ!

32. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, “Christ sent me not to baptize?” Paul preached the Gospel under the Great Commission Mark16:15,16: Baptism part of the gospel Acts 18:8: Corinthians baptized 1 Corinthians 12:13: All baptized into one body

33. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: What 1 Cor.1:17 Does & Does Not Teach Paul preached the gospel including baptism He did not baptize people and give them a human name to make a faction or sect False teachers today claim salvation by faith only, then baptize and give human name— violate verse 17!!!!!!

34. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, we must leave “the doctrines of baptisms?” Hebrews 6:1,2 Speaks of leaving elementary principles

35. H EBREWS 6:1,2 “ Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.”

36. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, we must leave “the doctrines of baptisms?” Hebrews 6:1,2 Speaks of leaving elementary principles If it means preach Christ without baptism, then all of these are eliminated: repentance, faith, resurrection, judgment The context gives another meaning

37. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, we must leave “the doctrines of baptisms?” Hebrews Exalts Christ Above Moses Hebrews 1:1-3 Announces the theme Hebrews 1:4 Christ greater than angels Hebrews 3:1-6 Christ: “more glory than Moses”

38. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, we must leave “the doctrines of baptisms?” Hebrews Exalts Christ Above Moses Hebrews 4-14-7:28 Christ: greater High Priest than Aaron Hebrews 5:6 “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek” Hebrews 5:11-6:20 Rebukes readers who have not grown and can hardly understand

39. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, we must leave “the doctrines of baptisms?” Hebrews 5:12--6:2 Rebukes Stunted Growth

40. H EBREWS 5:12,13 “ For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God ; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe.”

41. H EBREWS 5:14 “ But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”

42. H EBREWS 6:1,2 “ Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.”

43. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, we must leave “the doctrines of baptisms?” Hebrews 5:12--6:2 Rebukes Stunted Growth 5:12 Paul cannot stop to teach again 1 st principles, milk, elementary lessons 6:2 Paul must move forward: “leaving the principles” “not laying again the foundation”

44. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, we must leave “the doctrines of baptisms?” Hebrews 6:1,2 “the Principles…Foundation” “ Repentance from dead works :” turn away from sin, false religion, old Mosaic system “ Faith toward God :” God fulfilled His promises, sent His Son as our Savior!

45. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, we must leave “the doctrines of baptisms?” Hebrews 6:1,2 “the Principles…Foundation” “ Doctrine of baptisms :” John’s baptism ended (Acts 19:1-5) Holy Spirit baptism ended (Acts 2 & 10) Water baptism under the Great Commission continues (Matthew 28:18-20)

46. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, we must leave “the doctrines of baptisms?” Hebrews 6:1,2 “the Principles…Foundation” “ Laying on of hands :” with miracles to confirm the truth (Mark 16:17-20) “ The resurrection of the dead :” Apostles eyewitnesses of Jesus (Acts 1:8) He will raise all men (John 5:28,29)

47. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, we must leave “the doctrines of baptisms?” Hebrews 6:1,2 “the Principles…Foundation” “ Eternal judgment :” Christ will judge all men (2 Corinthians 5:10; Acts 17:31)

48. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Introduction: Why Did Paul say, we must leave “the doctrines of baptisms?” Hebrews 6:1,2 “the Principles…Foundation” Retain first lessons learned, including necessity of baptism (10:22) NOT preach gospel without baptism! Grow in knowledge, study deeper, learn new lessons

49. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Invitation: The answers to our questions hasten not hinder baptism: Why was Jesus baptized? To identify Him as God’s Son and our Savior He commanded baptism as a condition to receive salvation

50. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Invitation: The answers to our questions hasten not hinder baptism: Why did Paul say, “Christ sent me not to baptize?” He did not baptize people and give them a human name to make a faction or sect He preached and baptized to save and unite men in Christ!

51. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Invitation: The answers to our questions hasten not hinder baptism: Why did Paul say, we must leave “the doctrines of baptisms?” After faith, repentance and baptism, we must learn and grow in Christ!

52. Why Was Jesus Baptized? Invitation: Faith, repentance, and baptism are conditions we meet to receive the blood of Christ Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15,16; Luke 24:46,47 The gospel proclaimed in the Great Commission includes these conditions.

53. M ARK 16:15,16 “ And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. ”