Christ is Worthy

We Witness the Baptism of Christ

In Matthew 3:13-17, we witness the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist.

Affirmation of Jesus as the Son of God: During His baptism, a voice from heaven declared, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17). This divine affirmation confirmed Jesus' identity and mission.

Example of Righteousness: Jesus insisted on being baptized by John the Baptist to "fulfill all righteousness" (Matthew 3:15). This act demonstrated His commitment to fulfilling God's will and set an example for His followers.

Holy Spirit's Descent: The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove during His baptism (Mark 1:10). This event marked the anointing of Jesus with the Holy Spirit, empowering Him for His ministry.

Prefiguration of Christian Baptism: Jesus' baptism prefigured baptism, symbolizing purification, repentance, and the new life that believers receive through faith in Him. This also demonstrates for us the anointing with the Holy Spirit, that will empower His followers for ministry.

Baptised into Christ's Death

Romans 6:3-4 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Note verse 5 is mentioned in "Baptised into Christ's Resurrection" below.

Baptised into Christ's Burial:

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.

Baptised into Christ's Resurrection

1Peter 3:21-22 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

Romans 6:3-5: "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection."

Baptised into Salvation (Ascension)

All followers, believers, in Christ are raised into the newness of life, and given the Holy Spirit

Mark 16:16 He who has faith and is given baptism will get salvation; but he who has not faith will be judged.

Acts 2:38 And Peter said, Let your hearts be changed, every one of you, and have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will have the Holy Spirit given to you.

2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

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."

1 Corinthians 12:13: "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit."

Ephesians 2:4-6: "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus."