We now proceed to consider the baptism wherewith Christ was baptized. And since Christ was baptized with the baptism of John, we shall consider (1) the baptism of John in general; (2) the baptizing of Christ. In regard to the former there are six points of inquiry:

A[1] Whether it was fitting that John should baptize?

A[2] Whether that baptism was from God?

A[3] Whether it conferred grace?

A[4] Whether others besides Christ should have received that baptism?

A[5] Whether that baptism should have ceased when Christ was baptized?

A[6] Whether those who received John's baptism had afterwards to receive Christ's baptism?