GCEChristian Religious StudiesLife and Teachings of Jesus2020

Which of the following best describes the significance of Jesus' baptism by John in the River Jordan?

AIt marked the beginning of John's ministry as a prophet
BIt fulfilled the Law of Moses concerning ritual cleansing
CIt was the occasion on which the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus and God affirmed His SonshipCORRECT
DIt signified Jesus' repentance from the sins of the world
AI
Toaster Teacher
Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
At Jesus' baptism (Matthew 3:16-17), the heavens opened, the Holy Spirit descended like a dove upon Him, and a voice from heaven declared 'This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.' This event publicly affirmed Jesus' divine identity and anointed Him for ministry. Jesus did not need to repent since He was sinless; His baptism was an act of identification with humanity.
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