Christ's Baptism 1223 All the Old Covenant prefigurations find their fulfillment in Christ Jesus. He begins his public life after having himself baptized by St. John the Baptist in the Jordan.

Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a clear conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,... [1 Peter 3:20 ...

And now behold, these are the words which ye shall say, calling them by name saying: Having authority given me of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy ...

The baptism of the Holy Spirit represents a foundational work of God where believers are united with Christ and fellow ...

Every baptism is a personal Pentecost. As the Spirit descended on Jesus in the river and on his followers at the festival, so he descends on us. Second, the gift of union with Christ. In baptism ...

On January 19, the Orthodox Church commemorates the event described in all four Gospels of Matthew, Luke, John and Mark - the baptism of Jesus Christ in the waters of the Jordan River by John the ...

Taking on the role of Jesus Christ is no small task, but 'The Chosen's' Jonathan Roumie is the perfect man for the job.

The full name of the holiday is the Baptism of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ TASS-FACTBOX. On January 19, Orthodox believers in Russia celebrate Epiphany, or the Baptism of the Lord ...