1.2 The Baptism Of Jesus Flashcards
Why did Jesus want to be baptised?
To reveal Himself as God’s Son
To show His humanity
—> He is equal to them
Who was John the Baptist?
Jesus’ cousin
Baptised people and Jesus
What did John the Baptist not feel worth enough to do?
Untie Jesus’ sandal
How is Jesus shown as the Son of the Father?
“You are my Son; with you I am well pleased”
What role does John the Baptist fulfil?
Elijah - who was expected to return to prepare the people for the arrival of the Messiah
What is another name for adult baptism?
Believers baptism
Infant baptism
Introduced to the family of God
Baptise them as infants and so ensure a place in God’s family
—> heaven
What do Catholics and Anglicans practice?
Infant baptism
How do Catholics and Anglicans practice infant baptism?
Godparents and parents make promises on behalf of the babies
Water is poured over the baby’s head
Why do the Godparents and parents make promises on behalf of the babies (Catholics and Anglicans)?
Intention is that they will confirm those promises personally when they are old enough
How is a baby baptised in Orthodox churches?
Baby is immersed in water
What do Protestant churches practice?
Adult baptism
How do Protestant Churches practice adult baptism?
Baptised outside a church or in a pool inside the church building
Person being baptised is old enough to profess their faith themselves
Some may use running water (like rivers)
Baptism is usually by immersion
How are adults usually baptised in Protestant Churches?
By immersion
What do Catholics believe baptism does?
Washes away ‘original sin’
What does Mark see Jesus’ baptism as?
The starting point of Jesus’ ministry
Jesus being baptised (problems for Christians today)
Baptism is to get forgiveness and be cleansed of sin
—> Jesus is the Son of God and therefore sinless
—> so why would he need to be baptised
John baptising Jesus (problems for Christians today)
If Jesus was greater than John
—> “I am not worthy even to stoop down and undo his sandals”
—> then why did he get baptised by John
—> confusing the hierarchy between them
God’s voice and Holy Spirit descending (problems for Christians today)
His voice being heard and the Holy Spirit descending in the form of a dove sounds very unrealistic
—> could be made up by Mark
Jesus being baptised as an adult (problems for Christians today)
Most Christian churches baptise babies
—> going against the example that Jesus set
The Holy Trinity (problems for Christians today)
Revealed at Jesus’ baptism
Son is baptised
Father’s voice is heard
Spirit descends
—> but how can God be both one and three?
What can only adults do (baptism)?
Repent consciously
What has nobody got the right to do?
Force you into believing in God
What did John the Baptist do (not baptise people)?
Announced and prepared people for Jesus’ coming
—> Messiah
