Matthew 3:13-17 BAPTISM IS THE DEFINING MARK OF CHRISTIAN IDENTITY The baptism of Christ was a fulfillment of all righteousness 1. It marked the beginning of His public ministry 2. It demonstrated Divine approval of Him as the Messiah the Old Testament predicted , Isaiah 11:1-2, 42:1, 61:1 3. It identified Him with sinners , Isaiah 53:11-12 2 Corinthians 5:21 4. It…