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      • In conclusion, scholars posit that while Jesus embraced and emphasized the significance of baptism in his ministry, he did not personally baptize anyone in water. Instead, he entrusted this sacrament to his disciples, allowing them to continue his teachings and spread the message of spiritual purification.
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  2. Sep 25, 2023 · Answer. The Bible does not record anyone being baptized by Jesus. There are a couple of verses that seem to indicate that Jesus baptized people, but when we compare Scripture with Scripture, we conclude that Jesus did not personally baptize anyone.

  3. Dec 25, 2023 · Jesus did not personally baptize anyone in water but instructed his disciples to do so. Baptism symbolizes spiritual cleansing, rebirth, and a commitment to follow Jesus. Jesus' teachings and example were the foundation for baptism becoming a religious practice.

  4. Nov 5, 2021 · Updated November 05, 2021. “Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John” (Matthew 3:13). The ritual of baptism was familiar to the Jewish people by the start of Jesus’ ministry. At that time, priests were baptized as part of a regular purification process.

    • Matthew 3. 1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ ”
    • Mark 1:1-11. 1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way” — 3 “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ ”
    • Luke 3:21-24. 21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove.
    • John 1:30-34. 30 This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.”
  5. I said, ‘One is coming after me Who is more important than I, because He lived before I was born.’ 31 I did not know who He was, but I have come to baptize with water so the Jews might know about Him.” 32 Then John said, “I saw the Holy Spirit come down on Jesus as a dove from heaven. The Holy Spirit stayed on Him.

  6. Jan 30, 2024 · Author. Updated January 30, 2024. According to the Bible, Jesus was sinless. In the account of Jesus’ life, we know he was directly tempted (See Matthew 4:1-11 ), but did not give into sinful impulses. Therefore, it is hard to make sense of why he was baptized at the start of his earthly ministry.

  7. Aug 3, 2005 · Key Words: Jesus’ baptism, John the Baptist, theophany, Jesus and the spirit, Jesus as Son of God, Jesus as disciple of John, Jesus and Israel, Jesus and eschatology. 1.Introduction. Many scholars have made the assertion that Jesus was baptized by John, 1 and indeed some have stated that it is one of the most sure facts we can know about Jesus.

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