Étude 1 sur 4 · Le baptême du Messie Jésus

  1. Étude 1 : Le baptême du Messie Jésus
  2. Study 2: Jesus recognised by John?
  3. Étude 3 : Les doutes de Jean le baptiste ?
  4. Étude 4 : Trois mille personnes se convertissent

The ministry of John the Baptist

  • PER030 The baptism of Jesus the Messiah

    The article describes Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist, a significant event marking the beginning of Jesus’ messianic ministry. Taking place at Bethany beyond the Jordan, this baptism expresses the continuity between John’s and Jesus’ work, symbolising their spiritual mission. The Trinity is manifested during this act, highlighting its theological importance and its example for future generations.

    Matthew 3.13-17 (King James Version) :
    Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
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Contradictions

  • CTD017 Jesus recognised by John?

    The article explores whether John the Baptist recognised Jesus, comparing the accounts of Matthew and John, which appear contradictory but are in fact complementary.

    Luke 1.36 (King James Version) :
    And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
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  • CTD018 John the Baptist’s doubts?

    The article explores the alleged contradiction between the Gospels of John and Matthew concerning John the Baptist's recognition of Jesus as the Messiah. It concludes that this is not a contradiction but a development in understanding in the face of unfulfilled messianic expectations.

    Isaiah 61.1 (King James Version) :
    The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
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Peter's ministry

  • ADA008 Three thousand people convert

    The article deals with the conversion of three thousand people following Peter's speech. It highlights the challenges for the young church, the importance of the work of the Holy Spirit, and the renewed meaning of Christian baptism.

    Luke 3.3-6 (King James Version) :
    And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
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Further reading
  • ANN003 The birth and ministry of John the Baptist

    This appendix studies the birth and ministry of John the Baptist through the Gospel of Luke. It introduces his parents, Zechariah and…

  • ANN017 The Baptisms

    The article examines the different baptisms in the New Testament, from John the Baptist to Jesus and Paul. It highlights how each baptism marks…

  • ANN063 Aenon and Bethany beyond the Jordan

    This article explores Bethany and Aenon, important baptismal sites in the Gospel accounts of John, while modern theories seek to locate these…

  • ANN064 The “next days” noted by John

    The article examines the chronology of events surrounding Jesus' baptism in the Gospel of John, which differs from the synoptic Gospels. It seeks to harmonise these…