[Forest Keeper]

3) Christ, being God, was empowered and led by the Holy Spirit throughout His life on earth. We cannot make this claim.

I'm sure everyone agrees. I just have a question about the technical aspect of what happened at Jesus' baptism. If the Spirit indwelt at baptism, and Jesus was led all His life, then what changed, if anything, in the relationship? I know it's a big deal for us when the Spirit indwells, I'm just not sure of the mechanics of what it meant for Christ.

[kosta50]

harley D: Christ, being God, was empowered and led by the Holy Spirit throughout His life on earth. We cannot make this claim

FK: I'm sure everyone agrees. I just have a question about the technical aspect of what happened at Jesus' baptism

To say that the Holy Spirit "empowers" the Son is neither biblical nor christological.

[HarleyD]

"If the Spirit indwelt at baptism, and Jesus was led all His life, then what changed, if anything, in the relationship? I know it's a big deal for us when the Spirit indwells, I'm just not sure of the mechanics of what it meant for Christ."

An excellent question and one that I'm puzzled by. I'm not sure but I think John Calvin's answer is the best:

It was then, for the first time, that the Spirit was seen descending on him; not that he had formerly been destitute of him, but because he might be said to be then consecrated by a solemn rite. For we know that he remained in concealment, during thirty years, like a private individual, because the time for his manifestation was not yet come; but when he intended to make himself known to the world, he began with his baptism.

John Calvin's Commentary - John 1