Periodically I have occasion to teach children in a discussion format.  One of the questions I like to ask is the title of this mini-blog.  If the student says, "Yes," then I ask them to define a Christian (which is more difficult than one may imagine).  If the student says, "No," then I ask them, "Why not?," which always brings forth a number of interesting comments.  The frustrating and wonderful thing about Jesus Christ is that He doesn't fit our categories.  He is unique, sanctified, special and one of a kind..."the only-Begotten"; which doesn't mean "generated", it means unique..the One and Only.  Since He is the "One and Only" even His baptism is unique.  He wasn't baptized to repent from sins committed.  He wasn't baptized because He put His faith in Himself.  He wasn't baptized to join a church or to become a Baptist!  So why was Jesus baptized?  I'd give away the sermon for Sunday if I answered right here and right now but I will tell you this.  Jesus was baptized in complete harmony with the two basic or fundamental ideas that define baptism.  You'll hear more about that on Sunday AM (October 7, 2012) and you'll be able to witness these realities on Sunday PM as we baptize nine believers.  What is perhaps even more important than His baptism is what happened before and after His immersion in the Jordan.  Are we ready for this kind of King?