Baptism

“Why are you baptizing?” - John 1:24 – 1:28 (commentary)

In John 1:19-23, the religious leaders from Jerusalem asked John “Who are you”? In today’s passage, we see them asking another question, “Why are you baptizing?” It is evident that this investigation committee was very concerned about all the people John was baptizing (vv. 24-25)...

The Baptism of Christ - Matthew 3:13 – 3:17 (commentary)

We find Jesus going south from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized (v.13). When John learns that Jesus wants to be baptized he doesn’t want to do it because he feels unworthy (v. 14). Jesus says it is necessary to fulfil what God wants us to do (v. 15).Why do you thi …