Why Christ submit himself to be baptized?

Answer 1

Christ was baptized because He wants to set an example for all of Christianity. It is written in the book of Mark Mark 10:39 -

And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:

The proof that Christ set an example is on I Peter 2:21--

“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”

Answer 2

Christ submit himself to be baptized based on two reasons. First, it was reveal unto John the Baptist that he would see the messiah. Therefore, Christ acted on the fullfillment of the prophesy. Secondly, Christ felt that it was good that all sought every form of righteousness. Though Jesus was greater than John, he felt that his disciples should diligently seek after righteousness--whereas, the act of performing baptism may open our understanding to the meaning of being baptize.

Answer 3

As an example for us.

When He was water baptized, the Father said, "This is my beloved Son in whom I AM well pleased.". The dove (symbol of the Holy Spirit) rested on Him. This represents being anointed by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus was a human anointed with the Holy Spirit. Yeshua the Messiah (Anointed One). Then the Holy Spirit led Him in the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Jesus in His humanity defeated the serpents lies & did not sin like the 1st Adam.

Answer 4

: When Jesus came to John to be baptized, John asked the same question. Why should he, a sinful man, baptize the Messiah? He tried to prevent Jesus from being baptized saying “I need to be baptized by You and You are coming to me?” (Matthew 3:14). The baptisms that John performed symbolized repentance, and he saw this as inappropriate for the One he knew to be the spotless Lamb of God. Jesus replied that it should be done because “it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 3:15). Christ was here identifying Himself with sinners. He will ultimately bear their sins; His perfect righteousness will be imputed to them (2 Corinthians 5:21). Therefore, this act of baptism was a necessary part of the righteousness He secured for sinners. His was a perfect righteousness in that He fulfilled all the requirements of the Law which we, for whose sin He would exchange His righteousness, are not capable of fulfilling. He is our perfect substitute.

Answer 5

Many reasons -

There was no Grace before the Cross in the waters of baptism. Jesus entered the water in order to sanctify it.


John the Baptist was calling people to purify themselves. Before the Cross - baptism was only a symbol. Through the Cross, Christ sanctified the water. It was also a marking point for the beginning of Christ's ministry - just like our Baptism is the marking point of the beginning of our Christian life.

One thought was that while everyone was going into the river to be baptised to wash away their sins, Jesus went into the water, pure, as a symbol to take on their sins. He was also humbling Himself - which He makes reference to several times in the Gospels - that we must humble ourselves in order to enter the Kingdom.

Answer 6

In addition to setting an example, he was "fulfilling all righteousness." He did it because it was the right thing to do. Furthermore, there are many who believe that baptism is required for salvation. What happens to those who can not be baptized, say for example the thief on the cross? Jesus was baptized for him.

Tom

Answer 7

Water does not forgive sins. infants of catholics are baptized while too youthful to admit Jesus. this does not eliminate their sins. those or any infants who're no longer sufficiently previous to settle for Jesus are no longer of the age of duty and in the event that they die are going to heaven besides, whether or no longer they have been baptized or no longer. Baptism is the outward sign of inward popularity of Jesus as your individual savior. God stated to have confidence and be baptized. Believing that Jesus is the Son of God who replaced into born, suffered and died for our sins and which you're a sinner in elect of a savior. so which you compromise for Jesus as your savior and ask Him into your coronary heart. Then to enable the worldwide be conscious of, you're baptized with water to teach which you have been washed sparkling and at the instant are a sparkling guy. (guy or woman)

Answer 8

I agree with Regius- To fulfill all righteousness. Jesus was carefull to fulfill the things spoken by the prophets so the Jews would believe. See Isaiah ch 49-ch53

Answer 9

1. Example

2. Foreshadowing of His death and resurrection that was yet to come.

3. Foreshadowing of the baptism that he would later command. (Mark 16:16)

Jesus asked the pharisees, "The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?" (Matthew 21:25)

I believe it is obvious that it was from heaven, from God, therefore, when Jesus submitted to John's baptism, he was being obedient to this heavenly ordained act. He was obeying the Father.

So, add to the above list, To obey God, the Father!

Answer 10

"...And now, I would ask of you, my beloved brethren, wherein the Lamb of God did fulfill all righteousness in being baptized by water? Know ye not that he was holy? But notwithstanding he being holy, he showeth unto the children of men that, according to the flesh he humbleth himself before the Father, and witnesseth unto the Father that he would be obedient unto him in keeping his commandments...And again, it showeth unto the children of men the straitness of the path, and the narrowness of the gate, by which they should enter, he having set the example before them." (Book of Mormon, 2 Nephi 31:5-9.)