Section 9
eternal destiny of both will be the same—perdi tion in the lake of fire (Matt. 13:40-42).
EXHORTING AND BRINGING
GOOD NEWS
Luke 3:18 says, "So, with many and various things he exhorted and brought good news to the people." The Greek word rendered "brought good news" is euaggelizo. This word means to evangelize, to announce good news, to declare or bring glad tidings, to preach the gospel. To bring good news of the kingdom of God (Luke 4:43) is to preach the kingdom of God as the gos pel, the good news.
THE BAPTISM AND ANOINTING
OF THE MAN-SAVIOR
In 3:21 and 22 we have the baptism and anoint ing of the Man-Savior: "Now it came about that, when all the people were baptized, and as Jesus was baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form as a dove upon Him; and a voice came out of heaven, You are My beloved Son, in You I de light." The Lord Jesus was baptized not only to fulfill righteousness according to God's ordina tion (Matt. 3:15-16), but also to allow Himself to