The document discusses the symbolism of baptism and its connections to biblical events, illustrating how Old Testament figures and occurrences foreshadowed Jesus's role and the sacrament of baptism in the New Testament. It emphasizes the significance of events like the great flood, circumcision, and the crossing of the Red Sea as metaphors for salvation and spiritual rebirth through Jesus Christ. Additionally, it addresses the purpose of Jesus's baptism and its role in fulfilling righteousness according to biblical prophecy.

2. 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said,
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks
before me, because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know
him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he
might be revealed to Israel.” 32 And John bore witness: “I saw
the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on
him. 33 I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to
baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit
descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy
Spirit.’ 34 And I have seen and have borne witness that this is
the Son of God.”

4.  Biblical Typology focuses on studying the connection between the
Old & New Testament by examining the symbolism in it. It uses the
following analogy: Human history is presented as a narrative
written by God & shaped by His use of actual events. Jesus is
shown in multiple symbolic ways in the Old Testament & revealed
fully in the new.

5.  The Holy Spirit hovers over the waters – Genesis 1:1-2
 The Great flood of Noah – Genesis 7:1-10; 1st Peter 3:18-22
 Noah’s ark was surrounded by water all around, a symbol of baptism, the
dove, which came back with the olive branch, is a symbol of the Holy Spirit
and the olive branch is a symbol of peace, which we attained by reconciliation
with God. This is the picture of baptism in which we are saved from death and
corruption, through the power of Jesus Christ’s resurrection.
 Circumcision – Genesis 17:9-14; Colossians 2:10-11
 Circumcision is a symbol of baptism. Circumcision symbolizes the removal of
the body of sins, so that the good and uncorrupt nature that God created in us
would reappear. In addition, circumcision is a symbol of entering a covenant
with God, likewise in baptism we become members united in Jesus Christ.

6.  The crossing of Israel through the Red Sea – Exodus 14; 1st
Corinthians 10:1-5
 Pharaoh was a symbol of the devil. Their crossing of the Red Sea was a form
of baptism, saving them from Pharaoh and offering a new beginning away
from sin. The cloud that led them is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
 The priestly water ceremony – Exodus 30:17-21
 17 The LORD said to Moses, 18 “You shall also make a basin of bronze, with its
stand of bronze, for washing. You shall put it between the tent of meeting and
the altar, and you shall put water in it, 19 with which Aaron and his sons shall
wash their hands and their feet. 20 When they go into the tent of meeting, or
when they come near the altar to minister, to burn a food offering to the
LORD, they shall wash with water, so that they may not die. 21 They shall wash
their hands and their feet, so that they may not die. It shall be a statute
forever to them, even to him and to his offspring throughout their
generations.”

7.  Baptism: What is it?
 It is a symbol representing our literal burial & resurrection w/Christ –
Colossians 2:11-12; Romans 6:3
 Why was Jesus baptized?
 Matthew 3:13-15
▪ 13Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 14 John would
have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 But
Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.”
Then he consented.
 Matthew 5:16-18
▪ 17“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to
abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not
an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.