The Baptism of Christ

I. THE EVENT OF CHRIST’S BAPTISM

1. The Purpose of Baptism from John, Jn 1:29-34

2. The Prayer in Baptism from Luke, Lk 3:21-22

3. The Pleasure of Baptism from Mark, Mk 1:9-11

4. The Proclamation of Baptism from Matthew, Mt 3:13-17

II. THE EXALTED VIEW OF CHRIST’S BAPTISM

1. Illustration of Sacrificial Death

a. prophetic, Rom 6:3

2. Identification with Sinful Man

a. propitiation, Rom 3:25

III. THE EXAMPLE FOR US IN CHRIST’S BAPTISM

1. Identified with Christ

a. belief unto obedience
b. buried unto repentance
c. born again unto resurrection