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Matthew records that when Jesus asked John to baptise him, John was reluctant to do so. This could be for the following reasons: baptism is for the forgiveness of sin, yet Jesus is God’s son and ...

This will usually take place as part of an evening ... the water to be baptised. Before baptism the pastor will say, “On profession of your faith in Christ Jesus, and at your own request ...