Baptism: Sanctioned by Christ's Submission to It
Source: TTT
Matthew 3:13–15
At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. / But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” / “Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.
Luke 3:21
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened,