Jesus baptism was not for repentance of sin because he had no sin. When he said "We must do everything that is right" he refers to accomplishing God's mission. Jesus saw his baptism as advancing God's work. Jesus was baptized because:
1. He was confessing sin on behalf of the nation as Nehemiah, Ezra, Moses, and Daniel had done.
2. He was showing support for what John was doing.
3. He was inaugurating his public ministry.
4. He was identifying with the penitent people of God, not with the critical Pharisees who were only watching. Jesus, the perfect man, did not need baptism for sin, but he accepted baptism in obedient service to the Father, and God showed his approval.
2007-01-07 15:15:15
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answered by Freedom 7
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He did not die and take on your sins, He died and earned the right to represent you at the Judgement which He will only do if you are His friend and how to do that is explained in scripture which you need to read and not just believe what someone you really do not know says.
He was baptised at that point in His life and recieved an abundance of the Holy Spirit in power. Then His ministry started, which was to offer the Jews the Kingdom if they accepted Him.
Why baptism?? it does not specify as far as I know but I have a theory.
My guess is that contrary to some religious tradition He did err as a boy and so those things were rinsed away at the bapism of John which was for the remission of sin. He had a clean heart and God chose Him for that powerful ministry.
still pray and read scripture and let God answer your questions. People have hidden agendas you do not know about.
2007-01-07 05:52:19
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answered by icheeknows 5
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HUH????
Please clarify.
Yes Jesus was Jewish, and yes he was baptized, as baptism is a Jewish concept adopted by Christians. Baptism does not cleanse a person of their sins. Additionally, according to Judaism, one person cannot die for the sins of another. This means that the guilt from the sins committed by one person cannot be wiped out by the punishment given to another person. First, in Exodus 32:30-35, Moses asks God to punish him for the sin of the Golden Calf, committed by the people. God tells Moses that the person who committed the sin is the person who must receive the punishment. Then, in Deuteronomy 24:16, God simply states this as a basic principle, "Every man shall be put to death for his own sins." This concept is repeated in the Prophets, in Ezekiel 18 "The soul that sinneth, it shall die... the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him."
I hope this answers your question.
2007-01-07 07:21:23
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answered by Anonymous
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Ram, Jesus clearly said to John the Baptist when John said just about the same thing, that He wanted John to baptize Him "to fulfill all righteousness." Jesus' baptism didn't take our sins away. Jesus took our sins away on the Cross. His death, burial and resurrection is why we who believe on Him now have eternal life.
1 Corinthians 1:17,18,19,20 NISB
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not in cleverness of speech, so that the CROSS of Christ would not be made void. For the word of the CROSS is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside." Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
And you really should read the rest of the Scriptures in that chapter. If Jesus had not have gone to the Cross, we would still be dead in our sins and bound for hell.
2007-01-07 06:01:22
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answered by Jeancommunicates 7
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Well, Jesus was baptized as an example for us and as obedience to G-d and because it is G-d's way. Throughout history it was sacrifice, water, G-d's Spirit. Firist the childred of Israel had Passover; then crossed the water, the Red Sea water; then they came to the mountain to receive the law, G-d's presences. In the temple first you came to the altar for sacrifice then to the brazen lavars for washing then to the Holiest of holies where G-d's Spirit was (of course the preists only could enter there). Same with Christ it is Christ sacrifice first then baptism washing and then G-d's Spirit. Same you need water.
2007-01-07 06:10:29
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answered by Anonymous
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Baptism does not take away sin. Baptism is the public declaration of his dedication to God.
Jesus took away our sins with his death, his blood was the 'sacrificial blood' offered to redeem us from the slavery of sin and to give us back the perfect life that Adam lost.
2007-01-07 05:47:47
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answered by Gizelle K 3
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Jesus was Baptized as an EXAMPLE!
HE did NOT take away our sins with HIS Baptism!
There WAS INDEED need for The Cross.
YOU NEED STUDY!
2007-01-07 05:46:54
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answered by whynotaskdon 7
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No, baptism just means you have been born again, or regeneratead. Confessing your sins releases you from your sins.
2007-01-07 05:50:18
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answered by Hannah 3
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Huh?
Could you try making it a little more readable? Maybe use the "shift" key or the spell check.
Otherwise, someone could report you for asking incoherent questions.
And no, you are not Jewish if you are not baptized. Judaism is a little more complicated than that.
2007-01-07 05:46:26
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answered by Wisdom Lies in the Heart 3
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Jesus was baptized to show us we must wash away our sins.
It was a example He set for us,He was also our teacher.
2007-01-07 05:46:30
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answered by gwhiz1052 7
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