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?
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