• 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.

    John 1.32-34 (King James Version) :
    And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
    King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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  • ANN064 The “next days” noted by John

    L'article examine la chronologie des événements liés au baptême de Jésus dans l'évangile de Jean, distincte des Évangiles synoptiques. Il cherche à harmoniser ces…