God's Spirit Christ's Ministry

John the Baptist did not know who Jesus was. He looked like any other man—no white robe or halo. Christ's baptism is how He was manifest or made known. Water baptism is the public manifestation of Christ's presence—here, physically; in the believer also. Baptism is a public, visible declaration of something you can't see—salvation.

1. At His birth (Luke 1:35)
2. At His baptism (John 1:32-33)
   a. Descending on Him
   b. Remaining on Him
3. In His temptation (Luke 4:1, 14)
4. In His ministry
   a. Anointed by the Spirit (Luke 4:17-21; Acts 10:38)
   b. Unlimited possession of the Spirit (John 3:34)
5. In His miracles (Matthew 12:28)
6. In His crucifixion (Hebrews 9:14)
7. In His resurrection (Romans 1:4; Romans 8:11; 1Peter 3:18)
8. In His post-resurrection ministry (Acts 1:2)
9. In baptizing with the Holy Ghost (Acts 1:4-5; Acts 2:33)