John the Baptist declared that Jesus was of higher rank than he was and that he existed before John. John 1:29-30 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! " This is He of whom I said, "After me comes a Man who is of higher rank than me, for He existed before me." Jesus was the Seed of the Abrahamic Covenant that would take away our sins as promised to Abraham and that all nations would be blessed because all those that believe would receive the Promise of the Father which is the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. Jesus called the Promise of the Father--to be baptized with the Holy Spirit. Jesus was the One.

When Jesus was baptized by John the Holy Spirit descended upon Him and remained and a voice came from heaven saying "This

is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased", and John said, "I have seen and testified that this is the SON OF GOD!" May we rejoice and give Him glory. Bro James