What Was Jesus Baptized As

Well, in Jesus’ case, heaven was about to open above the Jordan River, and the Holy Spirit was about to leave heaven and come down to get up close and personal with Jesus. So, possibly, Jesus was baptized as a sort of ceremonial washing to prepare himself for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

What is the difference between our baptism from Jesus baptism?

The baptism of John was a baptism of repentance. It was to prepare people to receive the king. The baptism of Jesus was to welcome people into the new kingdom after they had received the king.

What are two reasons why Jesus was baptized?

• To identify himself with sinners.
• To be identified by John.
• To be introduced to the crowd as the messiah.
• To fulfill all righteousness.
• It symbolized his death and resurrection.
• To show that he was ready to start his work.
• To acknowledge the work of John the Baptist as his forerunner.