The Baptism of Jesus Christ, the Son of God

I. A HEAVENLY MAN A Gospel Disposition

1. The Incredible Character
2. The Incarnate God
3. The Inscrutable Man

II. A HEAVENLY MESSAGE A Gospel Declaration

1. A Prophetic Witness of Christ's Kingdom Work
   a. Appointed in the Scriptures
   b. Anointed by the Spirit
   c. Acknowledged by the Father
2. A Prophetic Foreshadow of Christ's Gospel Work
   a. Christ's Death and Burial
   b. Christ's Resurrection
   c. Christ's Ascension and Sending the Holy Spirit

III. A HOLY MISSION A Gospel Representation

1. Identification with Sinful Men
   a. Men are Deserving of Death
   b. Men are in Need of Repentance
   c. Men are Saved ONLY through Christ
   -- By Substitution
   -- By Imputation
   -- Unto Reconciliation

IV. A HOLY MINISTRY A Gospel Proclamation

1. Identification with a Righteous Savior
   a. A Public Confession of Conversion
   b. A Personal Testimony of Faith and Repentance
   c. A Particular Submission to God
   d. A Pleasing Work before the Father