Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

The author reflects on the gospel about baptism in the Book of Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 and how John the Baptist baptizes with water yet the One who will follow him will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. According to the author, the baptism of Jesus Christ is the first public act of His ministry. He...

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Main Author: McCafferty, Allan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2009]
In: The expository times
Year: 2009, Volume: 121, Issue: 3, Pages: 131-133
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Baptism
B Bible. Lukasevangelium 3,15-17.21-22
B Trinity
B Jesus Christ Baptism
B Baptism in the Holy Spirit
B Bible. Luke
B Jesus Christ
B Water Religious aspects
B JOHN, the Baptist, Saint
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Summary:The author reflects on the gospel about baptism in the Book of Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 and how John the Baptist baptizes with water yet the One who will follow him will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. According to the author, the baptism of Jesus Christ is the first public act of His ministry. He cites a passage in the gospel which is said to be an indication of love and interrelationship between all parts of the Trinity. He stresses that Christ's baptism was the start of something special.
ISSN:1745-5308
Contains:Enthalten in: The expository times
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0014524609348825