23-1015p - Detailed Summary

The speaker hopes everyone had a good afternoon.

The speaker introduces the topic of "fulfilling all righteousness."

Acknowledgment of Roger for reading the scripture.

Reference to Matthew 3:13-17, describing Jesus coming to John the Baptist for baptism.

John’s initial reluctance, countered by Jesus stating it was necessary to fulfill all righteousness.

John baptizes Jesus, who then comes up from the water.

Heavens open, the Spirit of God descends like a dove on Jesus.

A voice from heaven declares Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased.

Speaker addresses misuse of scripture regarding the necessity of baptism, highlighting that John’s baptism was for repentance and remission of sins.

John described as a figure prophesied by Isaiah, dressed in camel’s hair, eating locusts and wild honey.

People from Jerusalem, Judea, and around the Jordan go to John, confessing sins and receiving baptism.

Reference to Mark 1:4, emphasizing John’s baptism for repentance and remission of sins.

Discussion on a common misunderstanding where someone tells their son that baptism does not relate to salvation but only washes away sins.

Clarification on the link between sin, death, and baptism’s role in salvation.

Jesus' command to John to permit the baptism to fulfill all righteousness, linked to commandments in John 14:15, 21 about loving God through obedience to His commandments.

Explanation of how keeping commandments is equated with righteousness, referencing Psalms and John 14.

Interaction with religious leaders in Matthew 21:23-27 questioning Jesus' authority, leading to a discussion about John’s baptism’s origin.

Jesus did not sin, hence His death was illegal in the context of divine law, leading to His resurrection.

Comparison to the continual animal sacrifices versus Jesus' one-time sacrifice.

Debate on baptism’s necessity for salvation, citing Mark 16:15-16.

Addressing arguments against baptism being a "work" for salvation, reaffirming Jesus' act of baptism as fulfilling righteousness, not as a personal requirement for salvation due to His sinlessness.

John initially wanted to prevent Jesus from being baptized, feeling unworthy to perform the baptism.

John recognized Jesus' identity and the divine origin of baptism.

Baptism was for the remission of sins, not because sins were already remitted.

Jesus fulfilled righteousness by adhering to God’s command for baptism.

Jesus lived under and kept the law, not to destroy but to fulfill it.

He condemned those who taught against following the law.

Reference to Hebrews 5:8-9, where Jesus learned obedience through suffering.

Despite being sinless, Jesus was baptized as an act of obedience, becoming the author of eternal salvation for those who obey him.

Jesus' baptism was to fulfill all righteousness, a commandment from heaven.

Fulfillment of righteousness comes through obeying scriptural commands.

Scriptures are described as inspired, God-breathed, and authoritative.

An invitation for all to obey God and fulfill righteousness.

Explanation that putting on Christ involves baptism for the remission of sins, citing Galatians 3:27.

Encouragement to continue in obedience and keep God’s commandments.

After baptism, the Spirit of God descended on Jesus, and a voice from heaven affirmed God’s pleasure in Jesus' obedience.

Encouragement for those needing to obey God to act now, with an offer of spiritual support through prayer and assistance.