Matthew 3:15, “For thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” [Bible Study 21]
To solve your sin problem, you must first clearly understand why Jesus received baptism from John the Baptist in the Jordan River. The Holy Spirit is not received through one’s own efforts and zeal. Only when all sins are removed from the heart by believing in Jesus’ work of salvation — that is, the gospel of water (baptism), blood, and the Spirit — can the Holy Spirit come upon you. Today, we introduce a sermon that clearly explains “the relationship between the baptism that Jesus received from John and the removal of sin” according to the Word recorded in the Bible. This content is included in Volume 3 of the series “HOW CAN WE RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT AS A GIFT? [New Revised Edition],” written by Pastor Paul C. Jong, a servant of God at The New Life Mission. Do you know the reason why Jesus was baptized by John? We can know the reason from the words of Jesus in Matthew 3:15, “For thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” In this verse, the phrase “for thu...