"As
---man had transgressed the law of God,
---Christ was to fulfill every requirement of that law, and thus show perfect obedience.
"Lo, I come to do thy will, O God!" (Heb.10:9).
Christ honored the ordinance of baptism by submitting to this rite. In this act he identified Himself with His people as their
representative and head.
As their substitute, he takes upon Him their sins,
numbering Himself with the transgressors,
-taking the steps the sinner is required to take,
-and doing the work the sinner must do."
Spirit Of Prophecy vol.2, E.G.W.
---man had transgressed the law of God,
---Christ was to fulfill every requirement of that law, and thus show perfect obedience.
"Lo, I come to do thy will, O God!" (Heb.10:9).
Christ honored the ordinance of baptism by submitting to this rite. In this act he identified Himself with His people as their
As their substitute, he takes upon Him their sins,
numbering Himself with the transgressors,
-taking the steps the sinner is required to take,
-and doing the work the sinner must do."
Spirit Of Prophecy vol.2, E.G.W.