536. The baptism of Jesus is on his part the acceptance and inauguration of his mission as God’s suffering Servant. He allows himself to be numbered among sinners; he is already “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world”.232 Already he is anticipating the “baptism” of his bloody death.233 Already he is coming to “fulfil all righteousness”, that is, he is submitting himself entirely to his Father’s will: out of love he consents to this baptism of death for the remission of our sins.234 The Father’s voice responds to the Son’s acceptance, proclaiming his entire delight in his Son.235 The Spirit whom Jesus possessed in fullness from his conception comes to “rest on him”.236 Jesus will be the source of the Spirit for all mankind. At his baptism “the heavens were opened”237 – the heavens that Adam’s sin had closed – and the waters were sanctified by the descent of Jesus and the Spirit, a prelude to the new creation.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
65. What is the relationship between the work of creation and the work of redemption?
587. What is the structure of the Lord’s Prayer?
399. Do we have any responsibility for sins committed by others?
150. What is the mission of the Church?
424. What other kinds of grace are there?
431. What purpose do the precepts of the Church have?
137. Why are the missions of the Son and the Holy Spirit inseparable?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible say about divine justice in Deuteronomy 32:4?
What does Malachi 2:1-2 mean about the danger of falling away from God?
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
