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.

    Luke 3.21-23 (King James Version) :
    Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,
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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.

    John 1.31-33 (King James Version) :
    And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.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.
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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 35.5-6 (King James Version) :
    Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.Notegrass…: or, a court for reeds, etcNotebut…: or, for he shall be with themThen shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
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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.

    Acts 2.37-41 (King James Version) :
    Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
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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…