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Why is Baptism important, why is it in the Bible, why Jesus, Why us,

can we take it or leave it??

 

Baptism is the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son,

and of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus was baptized so he could enter into the Melchizedek priesthood so He

could be the High Priest and offer Himself as a sacrifice for our sins.

In Matt 3: 13-15 it says, "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be

baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, iI need to be baptized

by you, and do you come to me?' Jesus replied, 'Let it be so now; it is proper

for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.'"

Jesus got baptized to fulfill all righteousness

 

Exodus 29: 1-7 "This is what you are to do to consecrate them, so they may

serve me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without defect. And from

fine wheat flour, without yeast, make bread, and cakes mixed with oil, and

wafers spread with oil. Put them in a basket and present them in it -- along

with the bull and the two rams.

Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance

to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. Take the garments and

dress Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself and the

breast piece. Fasten the ephod on him by its skillfully woven waistband.

Put the turban on his head and attach the sacred diadem to the turban.

Take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head."

 

Oil is a type of the Holy Spirit: "But you have an anointing from the Holy One,

and all of you know the truth...As for you, the anointing you received from him

remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you.

 

But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real,

not counterfeit -- just as it has taught you, remain in him," 1 Jnohn 2: 20-27

The Holy Spirit descended from heaven as a dove and rested upon Jesus

Matt 3: 16

 

Jesus was baptized because He had to fulfill the legal requirements for

entering into the priesthood. He was priest after the order of Melchizedek

Psalm 110:4 / Heb 5 8-10 -- 6: 20. Priests offered sacrifice to God on behalf

of the people. Jesus became a sacrifice for our sin 1 Peter 2: 24 

in His role as priest.

 

To be consecrated as a priest, He had to be:

 

Washed with water Lev 8: 6 / Ex 29: 4 / Matt 3: 16.

Anointed with oil Lev 8: 12 / Ex 29: 7 / Matt 3: 16

Both of these were bestowed upon Jesus at His baptism.

 

And also, He may have needed to be 30 years old - Num 4: 3  which is

fulfilled in Luke 3: 21-23 "Now it came about when all the people were

baptized, that Jesus also was baptized, and while He was praying, heaven

was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like

a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, “Thou art My beloved Son, in Thee

I am well-pleased.” 23 And when He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was

about thirty years of age, being supposedly the son of Joseph, the son of Eli"

Ex 29: 1 - "This is what you are to do to consecrate them, so they

may serve me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without defect."

Ex 29: 4  - "Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the

Tent of Meeting and wash them with water."

Ex 29: 7 - "Take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it

on his head."

 

"Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his

servants the prophets," Amos 3: 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

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There is NOTHING in the account of Jesus' baptism to indicate that it was accompanied by animal sacrifices as specified for the ritual described in Exodus 29. The notion that his baptism was in fulfillment of requirements for the Melchidezek priesthood is nowhere stated in the Bible.

 

More Roman Catholic fantasy, Invictus.

Originally Posted by Contendah:

There is NOTHING in the account of Jesus' baptism to indicate that it was accompanied by animal sacrifices as specified for the ritual described in Exodus 29. The notion that his baptism was in fulfillment of requirements for the Melchidezek priesthood is nowhere stated in the Bible.

 

More Roman Catholic fantasy, Invictus.

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More stupid bible questions, contindah?

Originally Posted by Contendah:

There is NOTHING in the account of Jesus' baptism to indicate that it was accompanied by animal sacrifices as specified for the ritual described in Exodus 29. The notion that his baptism was in fulfillment of requirements for the Melchidezek priesthood is nowhere stated in the Bible.

 

More Roman Catholic fantasy, Invictus.

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Contendah, is there nothing you believe In? It would be refreshing to see you post something constructive for a change -- or better yet just stop posting... Must you always tear others down? Or does doing so make you feel big?

 

Originally Posted by Dove of Peace:
 

Contendah, is there nothing you believe In? It would be refreshing to see you post something constructive for a change -- or better yet just stop posting... Must you always tear others down? Or does doing so make you feel big?

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Those that tear others down has a very low inferiority complex. That persistent sense of inadequacy is usually always with them. Contendah doesn't seem to be as bad as our resident wanna be preacher. Hey.........no one can be that bad!!! 

Originally Posted by vplee123:
Wasn't it just as simple as Jesus got baptized to show us the way? It seems that The most important of His teachings were just by example- **shrug* just assumed this was the case here too..

I have to agree 100% vplee. Jesus came to show us the way. He didn't need to wash away any sins for he had none. He was baptised to be our example.

Skippy

Originally Posted by INVICTUS:
Originally Posted by Dove of Peace:

Sorry, that was meant for another thread...

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That's OK, you've been very busy, that grass looks heavy.

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Oh 'tis. And the wings get tired... But carrying it is the least I can do considering all that's been done for me...

Originally Posted by INVICTUS:
Originally Posted by Contendah:

There is NOTHING in the account of Jesus' baptism to indicate that it was accompanied by animal sacrifices as specified for the ritual described in Exodus 29. The notion that his baptism was in fulfillment of requirements for the Melchidezek priesthood is nowhere stated in the Bible.

 

More Roman Catholic fantasy, Invictus.

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More stupid bible questions, contindah?

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No way to give an honest response, huh, Invictus? Why don't you show some documentation for your claim that animals were sacrificed when Jesus was baptized?

Originally Posted by Dove of Peace:
Originally Posted by Contendah:

There is NOTHING in the account of Jesus' baptism to indicate that it was accompanied by animal sacrifices as specified for the ritual described in Exodus 29. The notion that his baptism was in fulfillment of requirements for the Melchidezek priesthood is nowhere stated in the Bible.

 

More Roman Catholic fantasy, Invictus.

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Contendah, is there nothing you believe In? It would be refreshing to see you post something constructive for a change -- or better yet just stop posting... Must you always tear others down? Or does doing so make you feel big?

 

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I believe in using the scriptures, the inspired Word of God, as authority for what men do in the name of God and in His service.  I do NOT believe in splicing into the Word of God the inventions of men and ascribing to the latter the same authority as the former.

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