Matthew 3:13-17
The way into God’s Kingdom is through repentance – there is NO OTHER WAY
How Jesus’ baptism provided complete and confirming proof from the Trinity that He is the King.
1. The Arrival of Jesus – Vs. 13-14
. The beginning of His public ministry – John 11:29-34
. He is shown to be sinless – Hebrew 4:15, 7:26; 1 John 3:5
. John refused to baptize the Pharisees because of their sinfulness
. . He refused to baptize Jesus because of His sinlessness
2. The Act of Baptism – Vs. 15
. John needed to baptize Jesus to fulfill all righteousness
. A. This marked the beginning of Christ’s public ministry
. B. It identified Christ with sinners since He added humanity to His deity – Isaiah 53:11-12
. C. It symbolized Christ’s death and resurrection – Luke 12:50, Mark 10:38
. D. It is prefiguring the sign of Believer’s Baptism – 2 Corinthians 5:17
3. The Approval of Heaven – Vs. 16-17
. A. The Trinity is shown – Isaiah 11:1-2, 42:1, 61:1
. B. The voice of heaven’s approval – Luke 9:35, John 12:28