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Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Why Was Jesus Baptized?

Aug 30, 2023
06:18
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Explore the significance and symbolism behind Jesus' baptism, highlighting its importance for believers and its profound gospel message. Dive into the symbolism, union, and sacrifice represented in Jesus's baptism, and how it relates to our own trust in Christ.
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Quick takeaways

  • Baptism symbolizes our union with Jesus Christ, where he took on our sins so that we could be made righteous in him.
  • Baptism is a visible sign that calls us to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and live for Him.

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The Meaning of Baptism

Baptism is a sign that points away from ourselves to the Lord Jesus Christ. Its chief message is not about what we have done, but about what Jesus did for us. When Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, it symbolized a profound gospel message. As John baptized the crowds and washed away their sins into the water, Jesus allowed the sin-polluted water to wash over him. This act of baptism symbolized our union with Jesus Christ, where he took on our sins so that we could be made righteous in him. Baptism carries the message of trusting and repenting in Christ, and it is a visible sign that proclaims the gospel message of justification and adoption into God's family.

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