Baptism – the Revelation of the Filial Relationship of Christ and the Christian

The author analyses Jesus’ baptism in Jordan, looking for its parallel the Christian baptism. He begins by acknowledging historicity of and reflects on meaning John juxtaposing it with similar rites described Old Testament texts, Second Temple Jewish literature, rabbinical sources. Then he baptism, criticizing historical-critical interpretations that separate scene from theophany follows it. According to author, such an operation is unfounded due nature ancient texts literary thematic continuity between synoptic Gospels. Further, presents arguments demonstrating Jesus comes Jordan already aware his identity mission, which Father’s voice announces others objectivizes. In last step, argued together Lord’s death resurrection could have been a point reference early understanding connected gift Spirit, filial dignity “Abba” prayer inheritance heaven. All these elements can be found Rom 8:14-17,23 describes new life those baptized Christ.