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Quite simply, Jesus was baptized so he could enter into the Melchizedek priesthood so He could be the High Priest and offer Himself as a sacrifice for our sins.
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www.carm.org/why-was-jesus-baptized
www.carm.org/why-was-jesus-baptized
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Jesus was not baptized by John in the vein of the prophet’s ordinary sphere of operation. John immersed folks who penitently confessed their sins (Mt. 3:6,8), and the purpose of his baptism was “for the remission of sins” (Mk. 1:4).
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www.christiancourier.com/articles/584-why-was-jesus-bap...
www.christiancourier.com/articles/584-why-was-jesus-baptized
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Because Jesus’ baptism is a symbol, not of repentance for sins, but of his presenting himself to do the will of his Father. Knowing that Jesus had no sins to confess, John said: “I am the one needing to be baptized by you, and are you com...
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"Why was Jesus baptized?" This is an excellent question, and one for which there is really no simple answer. While many answers have been proposed, not all are of equal worth, some are just plain wrong, and the few which remain can often leave us wanting more.
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www.revneal.org/Writings/whyjcbapt.htm
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Bible Question: Why was Jesus baptized and what was the importance of that? Why then did He not baptize anyone else? Bible Answer: The baptism of Jesus is recorded in Matthew, Mark and Luke.
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www.neverthirsty.org/pp/corner/read/r00153.html
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Many people came to the River Jordan to be baptized (a ritual washing away of sins) by John the Baptizer. John knew about Jesus' preaching and teaching, believing that his own purpose was to prepare people to listen to Jesus.
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www.sundayschoollessons.com/baplord.htm
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The cults often use the ceremony of Christ's baptism as an example for a number of things - one of which is salvation. In Matt. 3:15, Jesus tells us that His baptism was "to fulfill all righteousness". The basic action of baptism ...
http://www.letusreason.org/OCC5.htm
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This paper will attempt to present the Biblical and theological background of the baptism of John along with an explanation as to why Jesus was baptized. Because of space and time constraints it will only touch lightly upon the MODE (i.e. immersion, sprinkling, or pouring) of baptism.
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www.experiencegrace.com/Why_was_Jesus_Baptized.html
www.experiencegrace.com/Why_was_Jesus_Baptized.html
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