"This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17). This verse is from the Gospel of Matthew, one of the three synoptic Gospels in the New Testament of the Bible, and is about the ...

Oct. 8—The baptism of Jesus Christ was obviously not necessary to cleanse him of sins, but it was needed to set an example for Christians and begin Jesus' ministry. The Revs. Ben Ford and ...

"We hope that pilgrims and tourists will be able to visit this site and celebrate the baptism of Christ in the way that was intended." Christians believe John the Baptist baptized Jesus at the ...

John lays his hand on Christ, not to forgive but to receive forgiveness.” At Jesus’ baptism, a voice from the heavens says, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” ...

The Christmas Season comes to a close with the celebration of the Baptism ... 16-21), Jesus himself interpreted this empowerment as an anointing (the word from which we get the name "Christ ...

This Sunday, the Church celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ. It's an event that is recorded in all four gospels, so we know it's important. But there's a question that has puzzled Christians ...

Aert De Gelder’s ‘Baptism of Christ’, painted in 1710 ... which reads: “As soon as Jesus was baptised, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the ...

5. Mission. Along with Baptism, I was given a mission, and I’m not the only one. All of the Baptized have been given the mission to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth ...

"The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ is a world heritage site that belongs to mankind. We, Jordanians, are the custodians. Without the care and custodianship of the Hashemite family lead by His ...