Baptism: What Did Jesus Do? - Understanding the Work of Christ with R.C. Sproul

Jesus’ baptism marked the beginning of His public ministry. In this message, R.C. Sproul looks closely at the baptism of Christ, explaining its importance in His life and its relevance for our salvation.
This message is from Dr. Sproul’s 12-part teaching series What Did Jesus Do?: Understanding the Work of Christ. Learn more: www.ligonier.org/learn/series...

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This message is from Dr. Sproul’s 12-part teaching series What Did Jesus Do?: Understanding the Work of Christ. Learn more: www.ligonier.org/learn/series/what-did-jesus-do

[@Yesica1993]

Thank you for this. God must be working in my life because it hit me in a fresh way, the fact that Jesus perfectly obeyed the Law, when I could not and cannot. And that His obedience is credited to me. That's mind boggling!

[@Yesica1993]

20:03 "If all Jesus did was die for your sins, that would remove all of your guilt, and that would leave you sinless in the sight of God, but not righteous. You would be innocent but not righteous because you haven’t done anything to obey the law of God, which is what righteousness requires." WOW!

[@suzieaguilar397]

​@@Yesica1993 Yes, it is overwhelming that He could love us so much that He took our sins upon Himself. We are very, very thankful unto our Christ❤

[@Yesica1993]

@@suzieaguilar397 He's so wonderful! How I long for the day when I will meet Him face to face and be able to thank and worship Him properly!

[@suzieaguilar397]

@@Yesica1993 Amen, come Lord Jesus💗

[@caseycockerham3925]

Praise God for your faithfulness to the gospel. Soli Deo Gloria

[@rhondae8222]

Excellent biblical message by the late Dr. R.C. Sproul. Thank you of sharing. 🙂

[@jessyjonas4988]

Judaism- circumcision of the flesh Christianity- baptism circumcision of the heart

[@jessyjonas4988]

“In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: 12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;” Colossians 2

[@markie698]

I’m hearing some churches saying now you must be baptized to be saved, I don’t see that

[@lunthuak2114]

yeah baptist by the spirit.

[@markie698]

@@lunthuak2114 they are teaching water Baptism

[@Yesica1993]

@@markie698 Ask them if the thief on the cross was saved.

[@markie698]

@@Yesica1993 That’s the first thing I asked this minister- that’s what they identify as I guess. He looked at me kinda weird and started stuttering

[@Yesica1993]

@@markie698 That's good! Maybe this will stay in his mind so God can work on him!

[@JohnMoog-ug6bk]

Wonderful sermon - does anyone have the reference for “Jesus is our righteousness“?

[@jenniferwagley241]

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Romans 4:5 But read all of Romans. 😊

[@jenniferwagley241]

Romans 4:22-25 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.

[@e.t.h.559]

I don’t know if many people in this comment section are reformed, but I must say as a reformed Christian, I find it shocking to see how many people have a low view of baptism, this is not what Calvin taught about baptism, and not what the reformed confessions taught. some people even claiming that it is not necessary to get baptized? 🤦‍♂️

[@tobiasalexander8564]

And they aren't baptizing babies.

[@timothymcdonald7407]

Jesus was baptized. The Bible says be baptized. I’m getting baptized, no matter what you spew.

[@HearGodsWord]

Who'l is the you that you're referring to, and what we're they spewing?

[@BecamePneuma]

Every single truly reborn Christian will desire and find a public display of their adherence to their lifelong walk in Christ via water baptism to be absolutely essential. It’s not about you; it’s about Christ. Infant baptism has just completely destroyed our societies view on baptism. It’s alarming and sad.

[@chucknappi6134]

How could a young child be gone from his parents for such a long time without anyone questioning it? Doesn't make sense. Why didn't those scholars find the child's parents?

[@1Whipperin]

Why would those scholars even listen to a child? Modern scholars wouldn't.

[@JoshAlicea1229]

Because they were Hebrews/Israelites/Jews. They were too wrapped up in trying to fulfill their religious duty to actually look for God in their midst. It’s easy for us to lose God while we go on with our lives too.

[@OliveWeitzel]

Because in Israel people trust each other as family! Go and visit Israel so you can understand the Bible and YESHUA!

[@OliveWeitzel]

​@@1WhipperinThere are countries where children are treated with honor, because they are a GIFT from G'D - no burden or accident!🎉

[@denofboxers1996]

Just read the passage in the Bible. You will answer your own question!

[@OliveWeitzel]

Jews until our modern days DO HAVE a baptism called Mikveh! Go ahead and study biblical traditions!

[@DavidBenner-cy4zl]

You don't have to. It's legalism. The thief on the cross with Jesus is the first example I can find. The error has brought about the baptism of the dead. Many, most are more concerned about unnecessary baptism rather than the very specific qualifications of church leadership: very, very few actually qualify. Do not mock God. Amen.

[@themagicalmarvelousmonkeym7721]

Baptism requirement provides church leaders a power amongst congregants and congregants a spiritual benefit but delusional. It is but a "club" mentality -- most churches being nothing but clubs.

[@thetombier13]

Hi David, I think your logic is flawed in a prettt basic way. For example, by your logic, one could argue: - don’t abstain from sexual immorality, it’s legalism. The thief of the cross was forgiven, you will be too. - you can steal things, don’t listen to legalists who tell you otherwise: the thief on the cross stole things. - women can be preachers: the first people who saw the resurrected Christ were women. Don’t listen to the clear teaching of scripture, that’s legalism. Jesus commanded in the Great Commission to preach the gospel, BAPTIZING them…and teaching them to observer ALL I have commanded you…”. To be baptized is commanded by Christ. To choose not to because you want to avoid being a legalist is to blow the door open for sin. Jesus said, “if you love me you will keep my commandments.” A person shows themself to be a Christian by the fruit produced in his/her life. So, a Christian will desire to be baptized not to fulfill some outward ritual, but to obey the voice of their Good Shepherd.

[@e.t.h.559]

By pointing to the thief on the cross, you fail to account for the extraordinary circumstances he faced - he came to Christ literally in his final moments, lacking any opportunity for baptism. This was an exceptional case, certainly not the norm. Baptism is a sacred duty and means of grace, acts 22:16, Titus 3:5, not optional legalism as you claim. Christ himself commanded baptism in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). The apostles baptized converts as the Book of Acts plainly records. To dismiss this Holy sacrament ordained by God is a cheap attempt to explain away obedience to Christ and His commands. baptism publicly signifies entrance into the covenant community. It is a blessed sign and sure seal of His covenant, (acts 2:38-39.) Colossians 2:11-12, One Peter 3: 20-21; which he made with us and our children. It is not merely an empty symbol. …

[@BecamePneuma]

Every truly reborn Christian will desire a public display and adherence to a life in Christ via baptism. This is crucially important and precisely what scripture teaches. Infant baptism has completely destroyed the meaning of baptism. It’s sad.

[@GRW2]

God can certainly forgive the sin of not following the commandment to be baptized, but that is different than saying it isn't required.