The Baptism of Jesus: A Glimpse of the Trinity

The baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River is one of the most profound moments in the New Testament. It marks the beginning of His public ministry and provides a powerful revelation of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—appearing together in a single moment.

The Event: Matthew 3:12-17

In the Gospel of Matthew, we read how Jesus came to John the Baptist at the Jordan River. John, recognizing Jesus as the Messiah, hesitated, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” But Jesus insisted, saying, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” (Matthew 3:14-15)

As Jesus was baptized, something extraordinary happened. “As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on Him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.’” (Matthew 3:16-17)

The Revelation of the Trinity

This passage offers a rare and powerful moment where all three persons of the Trinity are distinctly present:

• The Father speaks from heaven, affirming Jesus as His beloved Son.

• The Son, Jesus stands in the river, submitting to baptism.

• The Holy Spirit descends like a dove, symbolizing God’s presence and blessing.

Though the Trinity is one God, this scene reminds us that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct persons. This divine mystery is central to Christian belief. They are not separate gods but one God in three persons, each playing a unique role in the work of salvation.

The Meaning of Jesus’ Baptism

At first, it may seem puzzling—why would Jesus, who is sinless, need to be baptized? His baptism was not about repentance but about identification. By stepping into the waters of baptism, Jesus identified with sinful humanity, setting an example of humility and obedience to God.

His baptism also foreshadowed His death and resurrection. Going under the water symbolized death, and coming up represented new life—just as He would later die and rise again for the salvation of all.

What This Means for Us

1. The Trinity is Real and Present – The baptism of Jesus is one of the clearest scriptural proofs of the Trinity. It reminds us that God exists in three persons, working in perfect unity.

2. We Are Called to Follow Jesus’ Example – Just as Jesus was baptized, we too are called to baptism, where we receive the Holy Spirit and become part of God’s family.

3. Our Judgment Will Be Different – Scripture teaches that believers will not be judged for their sins, as Christ has already paid for them. Instead, we will be judged for how we used the gifts and treasures God gave us. Meanwhile, unbelievers will face judgment for their sins.

4. There is a Heavenly Hierarchy – The Bible suggests that believers will be above angels in heaven. As God’s children, we will reign with Christ and receive the rewards He has promised.

Conclusion

The baptism of Jesus is more than just an event in history—it is a divine revelation of the Trinity, a foreshadowing of salvation, and a call for us to live in obedience to God. As we reflect on this passage, may we strive to follow Christ’s example, trust in the work of the Trinity, and live with the assurance that we are beloved children of God.

What do you think about the baptism of Jesus? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Best movies all time to watch

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Citizen Kane  Watched May 18, 2017

The only top 50 movies left.

1. Blade (1988):  saved on dvr

1. Dazed and Confused (1993): Teen sex comedy
2. Office Space (1999)
3. The Three Stooges: Three Arabian Nuts (1953): Mo: "I'd knock your brains out if you had any." 
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1. Mississippi Burning Gene Hackman
2. Casablanca (1942): Humphrey Bogart
3. Malcolm X 
4. Oxbow Incident (1943): Henry Fonda 
5. Spartacus (1960): George Kennedy 
6. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938): Errol Flynn
7. Crossfire (1947): Robert Mitchum, Robert Young
8. Mutiny on the Bounty (1962): Marlon Brando
9. On The Waterfront (1954): Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) faces about every problem man can face: all at once. ater
10. The Seven Samurai (1954):  
11. A Streetcar Named Desire (1953):  Marlon Brando
12. Shaft (1971): The original Shaft movie. 
13. The Best Years of our Lives (1946): Fredrick March, 
14. The Right Stuff (1983):
15. Semi-Tough (1977):  Bert Reynolds?
16. Horse Feather (1932): Marx Brothers
17. Paths of Glory (1957): Kirk Douglas
18. Save the Tiger (1973):  Jack Lemmon
19. Night Shift (1982): Henry Winkler
20. Police Story (1985):
21. Above the Law (1988): Steven Seagal
22. The Thin Red Line (1998): Adrian Brody, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn

Watched. 

1. Apollo 13 
2. Robocop 2 (1990): amazon
3. Halloween. 
4. Speed Keeanu Reves

Double check. 

1. Band of Brothers (2001):
2. The Hangover 2: (2011) Funny, too much like the original and lacks a good plot. 
3. Sin City  (2005): Bruce Willis  Quentin Tarantino  amazon january 2016 m/                /
4. Van Wilder (202):
5. Trainspotting. Revolves around a bunch of heroin addicts in the late 1980s starring Ewan McGreggor in one of his first and best roles. 
6. This is Spinal Tap (1984): 
7. Oceans eleven (1960): Family Video   watched
8. The Last Waltz (1978):  nnetflix
9. Blade (1998): Wesley Snipes Family Video. Comic Book Movie
10. Superbad (2007): Chubby Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera) are two nerdy high school seniors who are on a quest to give up their virginity to Jules (Emma Stone) and Beccaun (Martha MacIsaac), Family Video also on DVR  watched
11. Cinderella Man (2005):  True story of a boxer  Family Video
12.  Vacation (2015) watched  probably recorded
13.  The Hangover 3  probably
14. 4.  Ant Man (2015)  probabl
15. 
    
16. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) James Bond (George Lazenby)
17. Moonraker (1979): James Bond (Roger Moore)
18. Casino (1995): A Martin Scorsese classic
19. The Hurt Locker (2009):
20. American Psycho

To Watch Angels with Dirty Faces (1938): James Cagney, Pat O'Brien 

1. Force 10 from navarone (1978):  (Harrison Ford) WWI flick
2. The Last Picture Show (1971): 
3. Alls Quiet on the Western Front (1930): Lew Ayres
4. Public Enemy (2009): Johnny Depp, Christian Bail
5. Rebel Without a Cause (1955): James Dean, Sal Mineo
6. Italian Job (Michael Caine, 
7. Terminator Salvation (2009):
8. Terminator Genisys (2015):
9. Highlander  (1986):
10. Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955): 
11. Sirens (1994): : 
12. Big Wednesday (1978): : 
13. My Breakfast with Blassie (1983):
14. Billy Jack (1971):
15. The Hot Rock (1972):
16. Bachelor Party (1984): 
17. Down by Law (1974):
18. When we were kings (1993):
19. Fandango (1985):
20. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982):
21. 
    
22. Funeral in Berlin (1967): Harry Palmer (Michael Caine)
23. Billion Dollar Brain (1967): Harry Palmer (Michael Caine)
24. Bullet to Beijing (1995): Harry Palmer (Michael Caine)
25. Midnight in St. Petersburg (1996): Harry Palmer (Michael Caine)
26. The Evil Dead (1981):
27. The Evil Dead II(1987)
28. Army of Darkness (1993): Evil Dead III
29. Evil Dead (2013):
30. Run Silent, Run Deep (1958): Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster
31. Three Kings (1999): 
32. John Carpenter's The Thing (1982):
33. Down by Law (1986): 
34. Do the Right Thing (1989):
35. Gone Baby Gone (2007): Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris
36. The Big Kahuna.  Kevin Spacey, Danny Devito
37. In the heat of the night
38. Shakes the Clown
39. Straw Dogs
40. Bad Day at Black Rock
41. Broadcast news
42. Shawn the Dead
43. Hate
44. Johnny Dangerously
45. Miller's Crossing (1990)
46. Lonestar 
47. The Thin Blue Line
48. Fitzcarraldo
49. Die Hard 2 (1990):
50. Die Hard with a Vengence (1995):
51. Live or Die Hard (2007):
52. A Good Day to Die Hard (2013):
53. Shutter island (2010): A Martin Scorcese film starring Leonardo De Caprio
54. Robin Hood (2010)
55. Green Zone (2010): Matt Damon
56. They marched into Sunlight (2010)
57. The social network (2010): 
58. The Tree of Life (2010): Brad Pitt
59. The Maltarese Circle (2010) based on a Robert Ludlum book starring Denzel Washington and Tom Cruise
60. The American (2010): George Clooney
61. Machete (2010 ) Robert De Niro and Danny Trejo
62. History of the World: Part 1 (1981): Mel Brooks
63. Death Wish 3 (): Charles Bronson
64. Death Wish 4 (1987):  Charles Bronson 
65. To Live and Die in LA (1985):
66. Rollerball (1975):
67. Rollerball (2002):
68. Wild Things (1998):
69. Grindhouse (Planet of Terror and Death Proof) 2007: Quentin tanantino
70. Hard-Boiled (1992):\
71. Sideways (2004): 
72. Fighting (2009):
73. The General (1926):
74. Navy Seals (1990):
75. Confidence (2003):
76. Varsity Blues (1999):
77. Heartbreak Ridge (1986):
78. Rosemary's Baby: 
79. There' something about Mary (1998):
80. Scary Movie (2000):
81. Dodgeball: A true underdog story (2000):
82. Harold and Kumar go to White Castle (2004):
83. Forgetting Sarah Marshal (2008):
84. Hall Pass (2011): Owen Wilson
85. The Bourne Ultimatum (2007):
86. Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965):
87. Porky's II: The Next Day (1983):
88. Porky's Revenge (1985):
89. National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation (1997): Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid
90. American Pie 2 (2001)
91. American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005): 
92. American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006):
93. American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007):
94. American Pie Presents: Book of Love (2009): 
95. Jackass the Movie  (2002):
96. Jackass Number 2  (2006): 
97. Hostel  (2005):
98. Hostel II  (2007):
99. Mean Streets (1973): A Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro
100. The Protector (1985):  Jackie Chan Amazon
101. The Born Losers (1967)  The main character is Billy Jack, played by Tom Laughlin.
102. Billy Jack (1971): It follows a character from The Born Losers called Billy Jack (Tom Laughlin). 
103. The Trial of Billy Jack (1974): Billy Jack (Tom Laughlin)
104. Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977):
105. Gone in 60 seconds (2000): Nicolas Cage, Robert Duvall
106. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014): The fifth Jack Ryan (Chris Pine) movie based on the Tom Clancy character.  terrible  watched  it sucked
107. Predator 2 (1990): 
108. Alien vs Predator (2004):
109. Alien vs Predator Requiem (2007):
110. Predators (2010):
111. Inferno (1999): Jean Claude Van Damme
112. Fire Down Below (1997):Steven Seagal
113. Remember the Titans (2000): Sports movie.
114. Any Given Sunday (1999):  Sports movie
115. The Big Red One (1980): A war movie starring Lee Marvin and Mark Hamill
116. Red River (1948): Western starring John Wayne
117. Stagecoach (1939): Western starring John Wayne, Directed by John Ford, 
118. They Were Expendable (1945): A western directed by John Ford, and starring John Wayne
119. She Wore a Yellow Ribin (1945): A western directed by John Ford, and starring John Wayne
120. Pink Flamingos (1972):
121. Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979):
122. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (2005): 
123. Mony Python's And Now For Something Completely Different  (1983):
124. Monty Python's Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982):
125. Borat (2006):
126. I love you man (2009):
127. Accepted (2006):
128. Friday (1995):
129. Hot shots (1991)
130. Stir Crazy (1980)
131. Red Dawn (2012):
132. Man on Fire (2004):
133. An American Werewolf in London (1981):
134. 
     
135. The Wrestler (2008):
136. The dawn of the dead (1978):
137. The dawn of the dead (1974):
138. Miller's Crossing (1990);
139. Sherlock Holmes (2009): Robert Downey Jr. 
140. V for Vandetta (2005)
141. Raw Justice (1994):  (Barb Wire is Part 2)
142. Sin City (2005):
143. Barb Wire (1996): part 2 of raw justice
144. American History x (1998):
145. Traffic (2000): Michael Douglass
146. Hard Boiled (1992):
147. American psycho (2000)
148. Stepbrothers (2008): 
149. Fellon (2008):
150. Inception (2010): Leonardo DeCaprio
151. Blow (2001): Johnny Depp stars in this story about the man who started the American cocaine market during the 1970s.
152. 3:10 to Yuma (2007)): Russel Crow and Christian Bale
153. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003):
154. Terminator Salvation (2009):
155. American Me (1992): A Mexican-American mafia kingpin is released from prison. 
156. Donnie Brasco (1997): Pacino
157. A History of Violence (2005): Ed Harris
158. She wore a yellow ribbon (1949): John Ford John Wayne
159. Fort Apache (1948): Directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda
160. The Horse Soldiers (1959): Directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and William Holden
161. My Darling Clementine (1946): Directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda
162. The Three Godfathers (1948): Directed by John Ford
163. Sergeant Rutledge (1960): Directed by John Ford and starring Woody Strode
164. Knocked up (2007): Directed by Judd Apatow, a slacker named Ben Stone (Seth Rogen) gets journalist Alison Scott (Katherine Heigl) knocked up during a one night stand. 
165. Friday Night Lights (2004):
166. Point Blank (1967): 
167. The Boondock Saints (1999):  Willem Dafoe, Sean Patrick Flannery
168. Mickey Blue Eyes (1999): Hugh Grant, James Caan
169. It (1990):
170. The exorcist (1973):
171. The Ring (2002):
172. The Silent Hill (2006):
173. The House of Seven Corpses (1973): A film crew tests fate by filming a movie about the deaths of seven people who died in the same mansion where they are filming. This is not much of a guy movie, and the movie is very generic.  
174. Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005):
175. Harold and Kumar go to White Castle (2004):
176. Half Baked (1998):
177. Predator II (1990):
178. The Matrix Reloaded (2003):
179. The Matrix Revolution (2003):
180. Missing in Action (1984): Chuck Norris
181. The Lone Wolf McQuade (1983): Chuck Norris
182. Side Kicks (1992): Chuck Norris and Jonathis Brandis
183. In Hell (2003): Jean Claude Van Damme
184. Lionheart (1990):  Claude Van Damme
185. Hard Target (1993): Jean Claude Van Damme
186. Timecop (1994): Jean Claude Van Damme
187. Double Impact (1991): Jean Claude Van Damme
188. Death Warrant (1990):
189. Marked for Death (1990): Steven Seagal
190. Hard to Kill (1990): Steven Seagal
191. On Deadly Ground (1994):  
192. Hot Tub Time Machine (2002):
193. Boomerang (1992): Eddie Murphy
194. Role Models (2008):
195. Bad Santa (2003):
196. Beer fest (2006):
197. Hot shots (1991)
198. Rolling Thunder (1977):
199. Gross Point Blank (1997):
200. American Wedding (2003):
201. The Crow (1994):
202. Army of Darkness (1992):
203. Starship Trooper (1997):
204. The Cowboys (1972): John Wayne, Bruce Dern. After his 
205. LA Confidential (1997)
206. Collateral (2004): Tom Cruise
207. Analyze That ???
208. The Exterminator (1980):
209. Glengarry Glenross (1992):
210. Universal Soldier: The Return (1999):
211. Universal Soldier: Regeneration (2009)
212. Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012)
213. Sin City (2005):
214. Hard Boiled (1992):
215. The Matrix Reloaded (2003):
216. American psycho (2000)
217. Gangs of New York (2002): DeCaprio
218. Blow (2001):
219. Bonnie and Clyde (1967):
220. Eastern Promises (2007):
221. The Road to Perdition (2002): Tom Hanks
222. Gotti (1996):
223. Ross of Bosses (2001):
224. The Last Don (1997):
225. Momento (2000): Christopher Nolan
226. Underworld (2003):
227. Joy Ride
228. The Limey
229. The Matador
230. Insomnia
231. American Psycho
232. Black Snake Moan
233. Training Day
234. Hustle & Flow (
235. Oceans Eleven (2001):
236. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead: Philip Seymour Hoffman
237. When We Were Kings
238. Match Point
239. American Gangster
240. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
241. Hot Fuzz
242. Crank (2006): Jason Strathom
243. Drive (2011): Ryan Gosling
244. Team America: World Police
245. Point Break (1991):
246. There's Something About Mary (
247. Napoleon Dynamite (
248. Hot Rod (
249. Sling Blade  Billy Bob Thornton
250. Giant (James Dean)
251. 12 Years A Slave
252. 2001: A Spacey Oddysey
253. A Clockwork Orange
254. Almost Famous
255. American Graffiti
256. 
     
257. Boyz in the Hood
258. Children of Men
259. Dog Day Afternoon
260. High Fidelity
261. Inside Llewyn Davis
262. Raising Arizona
263. Rush
264. Rushmore
265. Sideways
266. Descendants
267. Lost in Translation Bill Murray
268. Moneyballthe 
269. The Killing Fields
270. The Town
271. Whiplash
272. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

To Consider.

1.  Terminator Genysis (2015) 

3. 7. Get Hard (2015): Will Ferrell

8.  Heist (2015): Robert De Niro

9.  Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

10.  X2 (2003)

12.  X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

13.  X-Men: Origins: Wolverine (2009)

14.  X-Men: First Class (2011)

15.  The Wolverine (2013)

16.  X-Men: Days of Futures Past (2014)

17.  Deadpool (2016)

18.  The Hobbit: the Battle of the Five Armies (2014): Featuring Christopher Lee as Saruman.

19.  Man of Steel (2013) watched

20   Fatal Attraction

27.  28.  Harry Brown (2009): Michael Caine
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