Why Was Jesus Baptized?
Jesus clearly stated that he needed John to baptize him. But why would Jesus need to go through the waters of baptism if he had not sinned?
An episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, hosted by John Piper, titled "Why Was Jesus Baptized?" was published on January 15, 2016 and runs 6 minutes.
January 15, 2016 ·6m · Ask Pastor John
Summary
Jesus clearly stated that he needed John to baptize him. But why would Jesus need to go through the waters of baptism if he had not sinned?
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