There is much debate surrounding the question of whether or not Jesus had the Holy Spirit before His baptism by John the Baptist. In this article, we will explore the biblical evidence for both sides of the argument and attempt to conclude.
Those who believe that Jesus did not have the Holy Spirit before His baptism typically argue that Jesus was fully divine and did not need the Holy Spirit to accomplish His mission. They point to passages such as John 3:34, which says, “For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure.”
They also argue that Jesus was baptized to receive the Holy Spirit, as is evident from Luke 3:21-22, which says, “Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily forms, like a dove.
And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you, I am well pleased.” Those who believe that Jesus did have the Holy Spirit before His baptism typically point to passages such as Luke 1:35, which says, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the
Did Jesus Have the Holy Spirit before His Baptism?
The question of whether Jesus had the Holy Spirit before His baptism has been a matter of debate for centuries. On one side of the argument, some believe that Jesus was not born with the Holy Spirit and that He received the Holy Spirit at His baptism. On the other side, some believe that Jesus was born with the Holy Spirit and that He always had the Holy Spirit. So, which is correct?
The answer to this question can be found in the Bible. In the book of Luke, we see that when the angel announced to Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God, the angel said that the Holy Spirit would come upon her (Luke 1:35). This verse clearly shows that Mary was not born with the Holy Spirit, but that the Holy Spirit would come upon her at a later time.
The next verse we see is in Luke 3:21-22. Here, we see that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. After He came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in the form of a dove (Luke 3:22). This verse shows us that Jesus did not have the Holy Spirit before His baptism, but that He received the Holy Spirit at His baptism.
So, the Bible teaches that Jesus did not have the Holy Spirit before His baptism. He received the Holy Spirit at His baptism just as we do when we are baptized.
What John Piper Says About Jesus and the Holy Spirit
Did Jesus have the Holy Spirit before his baptism? This is a question that has been debated by Christians for many years. Some people believe that Jesus was not baptized with the Holy Spirit until after he was baptized with water. Others believe that Jesus had the Holy Spirit before his baptism.
John Piper is a well-known Christian author and pastor. He has written many books on theology and the Christian life. In one of his books, he addresses the question of whether or not Jesus had the Holy Spirit before his baptism.
Piper begins by looking at the evidence that Jesus was not baptized with the Holy Spirit until after he was baptized with water. He points to the fact that Jesus was not filled with the Holy Spirit until after he was baptized (Luke 3:21-22). He also notes that the Spirit did not descend on Jesus until after he was baptized (Mark 1:9-11).
Piper then goes on to look at the evidence that Jesus did have the Holy Spirit before his baptism. He points to the fact that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35). He also notes that the Spirit was present at Jesus’ birth (Luke 2:26-27).
Piper concludes by saying that we cannot know for sure whether or not Jesus had the Holy Spirit before his baptism. However, he believes that it is more likely that Jesus did have the Holy Spirit before his baptism.
How the Holy Spirit Relates to Jesus’ Baptism
Did Jesus have the Holy Spirit before His baptism? This is a question that has been debated by Christians for centuries. Some believe that Jesus was not filled with the Holy Spirit until after His baptism, while others believe that He was filled with the Holy Spirit at His birth.
The Bible does not give a clear answer to this question. However, some clues suggest that Jesus was not filled with the Holy Spirit until after His baptism.
First, we see that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan (Matthew 4:1). If Jesus had been filled with the Holy Spirit at His birth, He would not have needed to be led by the Spirit into the wilderness.
Second, we see that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit at His baptism (Luke 3:21-22). This would suggest that He was not filled with the Holy Spirit until after His baptism.
Third, we see that Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit at His ascension (Acts 2:1-4). This would suggest that He was not filled with the Holy Spirit until after His baptism.
Fourth, we see that Jesus was not filled with the Holy Spirit until after His resurrection (John 20:22). This would suggest that He was not filled with the Holy Spirit until after His baptism.
So, what does all this mean?
It is difficult to say for sure. However, it seems likely that Jesus was not filled with the Holy Spirit until after His baptism. This would explain why He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness and why He was not filled with the Holy Spirit until after His resurrection.
What We Can Learn From Jesus About the Holy Spirit
When we think about the Holy Spirit, what usually comes to mind is some sort of ethereal, otherworldly being. But the truth is that the Holy Spirit is very much a part of this world, and Jesus Himself is a great example of that.
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35), and He was led by the Spirit throughout His ministry (Matthew 4:1; Mark 1:12; Luke 4:1). In fact, it was the Spirit who empowered Jesus to do His miracles (Luke 4:14; Acts 10:38).
So what can we learn from Jesus about the Holy Spirit?
First, we learn that the Holy Spirit is a real, tangible force. He is not some vague, ethereal concept.
Second, we learn that the Holy Spirit is powerful. He is the one who empowers us to do things that we could never do on our own.
Third, we learn that the Holy Spirit is personal. He is not some impersonal force, but a personal being who interacts with us on a personal level.
Fourth, we learn that the Holy Spirit is holy. He is set apart from all other things, and His holiness is something to be revered.
Finally, we learn that the Holy Spirit is a gift. He is not something that we can earn or deserve, but something that is given to us freely by God.
All of these things are important lessons that we can learn from Jesus about the Holy Spirit. When we understand these things, we can begin to see the Holy Spirit not as some vague, otherworldly being, but as a real, tangible, personal force that is working in and through us.
Joseph Bates is a teacher at the University of Holy Cross. He has served on the staff of Northern Baptist and United Methodist churches in Tampa, Ohio, and Florida.
