32 And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33 I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.”

John 1:32-34

Matthew 3:16-1716 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; 17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

Timeline• Day 1 John baptizes Jesus – Mt.

3:13-17• Day 2 Jesus is tested – Mt. 4:1-11• Days 2-41 John continues to

baptize.• Day 42 John reveals he is not the

Christ. Jn. 1:19-28• Day 43 John reveals Jesus is the

Christ. Jn. 1:29

Baptism of the Spirit

• Acts 2:1-11:15–16• Rom. 6:3• 1 Cor. 12:13• Col. 2:12“A phrase the New Testament authors use to speak of coming into the new covenant power of the Holy Spirit. This would include the impartation of new spiritual life (in regeneration), cleansing from sin, a break with the ruling power and love of sin, and some empowering for ministry.” – Wayne Grudem

Filling with the Spirit• Acts 4:31• Eph. 5:18• Eph. 3:14-21“An event subsequent to conversion in which a believer experiences a fresh infilling with the Holy Spirit that may result in a variety of consequences, including greater love for God, greater victory over sin, greater power for ministry, and sometimes the receiving of new spiritual gifts.”

– Wayne Grudem

John 1:2929 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

John 1:2929 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

• Exodus 12 – the Passover Lamb

John 1:2929 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

• Exodus 12 – the Passover Lamb• Leviticus – the sacrifices• Isaiah 53 – the suffering servant

John 1:2929 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

• Exodus 12 – the Passover Lamb• Leviticus – the sacrifices• Isaiah 53 – the suffering servant

John 1:2929 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

John 1:30-3130 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.”

Matthew 3:16-1716 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; 17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

"If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.”

Romans 8:11