Jesus Christ, Baptism of

The baptism of the Savior is recorded in Matt. 3:13; Mark 1:9; Luke 3:21; and 1 Nephi 11:27. It is clear that he was baptized by immersion; for the remission of sins, which he did not need, since he was perfect; but was required so that He “could fulfill all righteousness.” There is no doubt that he was baptized and that baptism is an essential ordinance of salvation. It is gate that starts us of the road to return and live with our Heavenly Father.