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Why does the baptism of Jesus cause problems for Christians today?
A:As long ago as the second century, the author of John's Gospel saw a problem in understanding Jesus as divine, yet seeking to be baptised by John the Baptist. He simply omitted the baptism of Jesus from his account of John the Baptist, although anyone familiar with the synoptic gospels would assume that Jesus was baptised. The same problem that the evangelist saw is now a problem for some Christians today.
Why should a new convert read the Gospel of John first?
The earlier gospels leave some doubt as to just how divine Jesus was. Mark's Gospel says that Jesus was a human with divine powers, adopted by God as his Son, at his baptism. The next two gospels, Matthew and Luke say that Jesus was born of a virgin and truly was the Son of God. Only John actually says that Jesus was God and that he was present in the beginning of creation, and only John has Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead.By reading John's Gospel first, the new convert understands that modern Christians regard Jesus as God, in the same way as his Father.
What are Gospels in Christianity and why are they so significant?
Gospels are the books that some of the disciples- followers of Jesus wrote. They are significant because try accurately tell of jesus' life and death. The gospels in the bible are: Mathew, Mark, Luke and John
What are the 2 groups of the gospels?
Of the four canonical Gospels - Matthew, Mark and Luke are known as the synoptic gospels because they contain a lot of the stories - in some cases with almost the exact same wording. Matthew was written primarily to the Jews, Mark to the Romans, Luke to the Gentiles. The Gospel of John focuses less on specific historical events (ex. Jesus' birth) in the synoptic Gospels, but zeroes in on the signs that Jesus is the Messiah. It starts out claiming that Jesus is the Logos or Word of God and continues showing signs pointing to his divinity as much as his humanity.
Is accepting Jesus Christ a type of baptism?
Yes some do believe this. They believe if you accept Jesus, you are baptized with the Holy Spirit.
Where is baptism came from?
Baptism is a Christian rite of admission and adoption, almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally and also a particular church tradition.The canonical Gospels report that Jesus was baptized; an historical event to which a high degree of certainty can be assigned.Baptism has been called a sacrament and an ordinance of Jesus Christ. In some traditions, baptism is also called christening but for others the word "christening" is reserved for the baptism of infants.The usual form of baptism among the earliest Christians was for the candidate to be immersed, either totally (submerged completely under the water) or partially (standing or kneeling in water while water was poured on him or her).
How was baptism originated?
In the Bible, we learn that Jesus Christ approached John the Baptist and asked to be baptized in the Jordan River. This is the first account of a baptism, but it can be assumed that baptism existed for at least a short time prior to that. Some believe that it has been praticed since Adam and Eve, some believe it evolved out of the Law of Moses, and others believe it started shortly before the baptism of Jesus.
Were the gospels written while Jesus was alive?
No. It is without doubt that some part of the information we have in the New Testament-particulary the words and deeds of Jesus- was for at least some time transmitted in a purely or primarily oral medium. It was not until after the time of Jesus' ministry that the process of the committing of oral tradition into writing took place.
Did Jesus bring his suffering on himself?
We know nothing historical about Jesus except what is written in the gospels, and it is not the intention of the gospels to admit any fault in Jesus. Attempting to answer the question from a wider perspective, many modern scholars believe that the gospel stories are not literally true, with some even questioning whether there really was a Jesus of Nazareth. If Jesus was, in fact, a real person but he did not really suffer in the way the gospels describe, then he also did not bring suffering on himself. If Jesus was not a real person, then of course he did not. But at this stage we do not know.
What are some verses about baptism in the Bible?
Some verses about baptism in the Bible include Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:38, and Romans 6:3-4. These verses emphasize the importance of baptism as a symbol of faith and commitment to Jesus Christ.
What will baptism do?
It depends on what type of baptism. Spiritual baptism is being immersed in the Holy Spirit when a person accepts Jesus Christ as the Son of God and asks for forgiveness of their sins. It is necessary for salvation and everlasting life in heaven. On the other hand, water baptism is used to pronounce a saved person's public profession of faith to fellow believers through Jesus's example. If a person has already been spiritually baptized and becomes a Christian, water baptism is recommended but not required. Some churches believe that water baptism is essential to salvation also, but, in the Bible, Jesus clearly states that only spiritual baptism is necessary.
Are Nathaniel and Bartholomew the same person in the Bible?
No, Nathaniel and Bartholomew are not the same person in the Bible. Nathaniel is a disciple of Jesus mentioned in the Gospel of John, while Bartholomew is also a disciple of Jesus mentioned in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Some scholars believe that Nathaniel and Bartholomew may be the same person, but this is not definitively confirmed in the Bible.
