alludes to Jesus' baptism, then spotlights the descent of the Spirit and the divine voice that named Jesus as God's beloved son. For the early Christian community, Jesus' baptism was an ...

"Several things are unique about his baptism," said the Rev. Ford, pastor of Grace Christian Fellowship. "It's when the torch is passed from John to Jesus and that happens more later when John ...

You are a baptized child of God. You belong to him. You have been washed of all your sins in Jesus’ blood. That is who you are. As a Christian, your baptism defines you. It tells you and the ...

He set an example for us to follow. Jesus’ baptism was also an opportunity to show his authority as God confirmed he was His Son. Some Christian churches still hold to this custom today.