An Expositional Sermon
Matthew 3:13-17
“Christ, Baptized to Fulfill all Righteousness”
Theme/Big Idea: Jesus’ baptism fulfilled all righteousness and is a public display of the eternal love God has for Himself within the Trinity.
Aim/Appropriation/Application: Spend your life learning of this love of the Father for His Son, confirmed by the Holy Spirit. And by faith in the death and resurrection of Christ we can be adopted into this love of the One Triune Eternal God. Long for His appearing.
Outline:
(1) Jesus Came to Be Baptized (Matthew 3:13)
(2) Jesus’ Baptism Fulfilled All Righteousness (Matthew 3:14-15)
(3) Jesus Is God’s Son (Matthew 3:16-17)