why did jesus begin his ministry with baptism? n matthew 21:28-32 (nkjv) - “but what do you think?...

Why did Jesus begin His ministry with Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism?baptism?

Matthew 21:28-32Matthew 21:28-32 (NKJV) - “But what do (NKJV) - “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. 30 Then he came to the second it and went. 30 Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and and said likewise. And he answered and said, ‘I said, ‘I go,go, sir,’ but he did not go. sir,’ but he did not go.


31 Which of the two did the will of 31 Which of the two did the will of hishis father?” father?” They said to Him, “The first.” Jesus said to them, They said to Him, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that tax collectors and “Assuredly, I say to you that tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you. 32 harlots enter the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him; but tax collectors and and you did not believe him; but tax collectors and harlots believed him; and when you saw harlots believed him; and when you saw it,it, you you did not afterward relent and believe him.did not afterward relent and believe him.


It takes place in the heart. (His "won't It takes place in the heart. (His "won't power" is greater than my "will power")power" is greater than my "will power")


It takes place in the heart. (His "won't It takes place in the heart. (His "won't power" is greater than my "will power")power" is greater than my "will power")

It must be a complete turning or it is not It must be a complete turning or it is not repentance at all. repentance at all.


"To move across from one sort of person to "To move across from one sort of person to another is the essence of repentance: the liar another is the essence of repentance: the liar becomes truthful; the thief, honest; the becomes truthful; the thief, honest; the lewd, pure; the proud, humble." - A. W. lewd, pure; the proud, humble." - A. W. Tozer Tozer


Repentance has fruits that will follow. Repentance has fruits that will follow. (Mt 3:7-8)(Mt 3:7-8)


Matthew 3:7-8 (NKJV)Matthew 3:7-8 (NKJV) - But when he saw - But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance,fruits worthy of repentance,


This will involve restitution where possible.This will involve restitution where possible.


This will involve restitution where possible.This will involve restitution where possible. This will involve confession to those we This will involve confession to those we

have wronged.have wronged.


This will involve restitution where possible.This will involve restitution where possible. This will involve confession to those we This will involve confession to those we

have wronged.have wronged. This will involve most of all, ones seeking This will involve most of all, ones seeking

the forgiveness of God. the forgiveness of God. (Acts 2:38)(Acts 2:38)


Acts 2:38 (NKJV)Acts 2:38 (NKJV) - Then Peter said to - Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.gift of the Holy Spirit.


A common mistake we make is to baptize A common mistake we make is to baptize one before they repent!one before they repent!


A common mistake we make is to baptize A common mistake we make is to baptize one before they repent!one before they repent!

Those who were baptized by John Those who were baptized by John confessed their sins as a sign of repentance. confessed their sins as a sign of repentance. (Mt 3:6)(Mt 3:6)


Matthew 3:6 (NKJV)Matthew 3:6 (NKJV) 6and were baptized 6and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.


Bible baptism is impossible without Bible baptism is impossible without repentance preceding it.repentance preceding it.


Class discussion:Class discussion:


Class discussion:Class discussion: 1. How would you describe the kind of 1. How would you describe the kind of

preaching John the Baptist did? Was God preaching John the Baptist did? Was God pleased?pleased?


2. What was the goal of John’s preaching? 2. What was the goal of John’s preaching? Have men today found a “better way” to Have men today found a “better way” to achieve this goal?achieve this goal?



3. Why would Jesus begin His ministry 3. Why would Jesus begin His ministry with Baptism?with Baptism?



3. Why would Jesus begin His ministry 3. Why would Jesus begin His ministry with Baptism?with Baptism?

4. What is repentance?4. What is repentance?



3. Why would Jesus begin His ministry with 3. Why would Jesus begin His ministry with Baptism?Baptism?

4. What is repentance?4. What is repentance? 5. What occurs when one is baptized before 5. What occurs when one is baptized before

repentance? Have they really been baptized?repentance? Have they really been baptized?


““Remission of sin’s means “forgiveness of Remission of sin’s means “forgiveness of sins.” sins.” (Mk 1:4; Lk 3:3)(Mk 1:4; Lk 3:3)


Mark 1:4 (NKJV)Mark 1:4 (NKJV) - John came baptizing in - John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. repentance for the remission of sins.


Luke 3:3 (NKJV)Luke 3:3 (NKJV) - And he went into all - And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of baptism of repentance for the remission of sins,sins,


The very purpose of Christ’s coming was to The very purpose of Christ’s coming was to save that which was lost. save that which was lost. (Lk 15:10)(Lk 15:10)



Jesus taught men to deal with the issue of Jesus taught men to deal with the issue of sin lest you “die in your sins.” sin lest you “die in your sins.” (Jn 8:24)(Jn 8:24)



Jesus taught men to deal with the issue of Jesus taught men to deal with the issue of sin lest you “die in your sins.” sin lest you “die in your sins.” (Jn 8:24)(Jn 8:24)

John’s baptism was for the purpose of the John’s baptism was for the purpose of the forgiveness of sins.forgiveness of sins.


Some have debated if the word “for” means Some have debated if the word “for” means “because of” in this verse. Does it points “because of” in this verse. Does it points backwards? If so then one is first forgiven backwards? If so then one is first forgiven and then baptized.and then baptized.


Some have debated if the word “for” means Some have debated if the word “for” means “because of” in this verse. Does it points “because of” in this verse. Does it points backwards? If so then one is first forgiven backwards? If so then one is first forgiven and then baptized.and then baptized.

This exact phrase cannot mean this when This exact phrase cannot mean this when connected to the blood of Christ. connected to the blood of Christ. (Mt 26:28)(Mt 26:28)


Matthew 26:28 (NKJV) Matthew 26:28 (NKJV) - For this is My - For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.for many for the remission of sins.


In the baptism of Christ this exact phrase In the baptism of Christ this exact phrase cannot mean “because of” when cannot mean “because of” when connected to repentance! Repentance connected to repentance! Repentance precedes forgiveness. precedes forgiveness. (Acts 2:38)(Acts 2:38)


We can conclude that baptism then We can conclude that baptism then precedes “forgiveness of sins” and thus is precedes “forgiveness of sins” and thus is essential for salvation.essential for salvation.


We can conclude that baptism then We can conclude that baptism then precedes “forgiveness of sins” and thus is precedes “forgiveness of sins” and thus is essential for salvation.essential for salvation.

Jesus was baptized to “fulfill all Jesus was baptized to “fulfill all righteousness.” righteousness.” (Mt 3:13-15)(Mt 3:13-15)


Matthew 3:13-15 (NKJV)Matthew 3:13-15 (NKJV) - Then Jesus - Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14And John baptized by him. 14And John tried totried to prevent prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” 15 But Jesus and are You coming to me?” 15 But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit answered and said to him, “Permit it to be soit to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.


Jesus did not need to be baptized. He had Jesus did not need to be baptized. He had no sins.no sins.



Jesus also did not need to repent!Jesus also did not need to repent!



Jesus also did not need to repent!Jesus also did not need to repent! Jesus knew the power of example and Jesus knew the power of example and

wanted to teach others about this important wanted to teach others about this important step. step.


Jesus did not need to be baptized. He had no Jesus did not need to be baptized. He had no sins.sins.

Jesus also did not need to repent!Jesus also did not need to repent! Jesus knew the power of example and Jesus knew the power of example and

wanted to teach others about this important wanted to teach others about this important step. step.

Later no one could point to Jesus as one who Later no one could point to Jesus as one who refused John’s baptism. refused John’s baptism. (Lk 7:29-30)(Lk 7:29-30)


Luke 7:29-30 (NKJV)Luke 7:29-30 (NKJV) - And when all the - And when all the people heard people heard Him,Him, even the tax collectors even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John. 30But the Pharisees and baptism of John. 30But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by themselves, not having been baptized by him.him.


Class Discussion:Class Discussion:


Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. What does the phrase “for the remission 1. What does the phrase “for the remission

of sins” mean?of sins” mean?



of sins” mean?of sins” mean? 2. Is one saved first and then baptized? Is 2. Is one saved first and then baptized? Is

this important to know?this important to know?



of sins” mean?of sins” mean? 2. Is one saved first and then baptized? Is 2. Is one saved first and then baptized? Is

this important to know?this important to know? 3. Why was Jesus baptized? Are we 3. Why was Jesus baptized? Are we

baptized for the same reason?baptized for the same reason?


4. What meaning does the baptism of Christ 4. What meaning does the baptism of Christ have that John’s baptism did not have? have that John’s baptism did not have? (Rom 6:3-4)(Rom 6:3-4)

Jesus’ baptism publicly identified HimJesus’ baptism publicly identified Him

Jesus was proclaimed the Son of God in two ways. Jesus was proclaimed the Son of God in two ways. (Mt 3:16-17)(Mt 3:16-17)



This also revealed Jesus to John. (Jn 1:32-34)This also revealed Jesus to John. (Jn 1:32-34)



This also revealed Jesus to John. (Jn 1:32-34)This also revealed Jesus to John. (Jn 1:32-34) Our baptism is also a proclamation! (Rom 6:3-4; Our baptism is also a proclamation! (Rom 6:3-4;

Col 2:12)Col 2:12)



This also revealed Jesus to John. (Jn 1:32-34)This also revealed Jesus to John. (Jn 1:32-34) Our baptism is also a proclamation! (Rom 6:3-4; Our baptism is also a proclamation! (Rom 6:3-4;

Col 2:12)Col 2:12) Have you begun to follow the footsteps of Jesus?Have you begun to follow the footsteps of Jesus?

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