My First Bible Stories (New Testament): The Baptism of Jesus

by Katherine Sully

Who was Jesus? What is baptism? What does this represent in the Christian faith? This beautifully-illustrated classic Bible series for young readers is perfect for reading together as well as reading alone. From the New Testament, come the most popular stories of Jesus life. It is the perfect way to introduce young readers to one of Christianity s most renowned stories. My First Bible Stories allows children to become familiar with colourful stories from the New Testament using the familiar, picture story format. The language is simple and easy to understand. The detailed illustrations support the text and provide ideal opportunities for spotting things and for further discussion.

24 pages, Hardcover

First published February 3, 2014

Reviews

[Mandy Bradshaw · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not an accurate description of Jesus! He was sinless but this book quotes Jesus saying “I’ve come to…wash my sins away”. THAT IS NOT CORRECT! Be careful what your children read. This does not follow the Bible.

[Jessi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Inaccurately shows how baptism happens (shows John sprinkling) even while mentioning that he is putting them under the water, and it also has confusing wording about the purpose of baptism ("come to the river today, and I'll wash your sins away"). My son wanted me to read this, but we had to have a compare/contrast discussion about what we believe vs. what this book shows.

[Stacy · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book states that Jesus was baptized to wash his sins away. It’s complete heresy and I don’t use that term lightly. Christians, do NOT buy this book.

[Amy Jo · Rating 1 out of 5]

Jesus was sinless and didn't get baptized to have his sins washed away. This isn't true and not Biblical. For this reason I am leaving a bad review so other parents know to stay away from this book.

[Mary Crow · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is NOT an accurate amount of Jesus. Jesus was the perfect, sinless, sacrificial lamb of God. He does not come to be baptized to wash his sins away for He had no sin nor does baptism wash anyone’s sins away. Be sure you are teaching your children the truth that is in the Bible.

[Clark]

Apparently Ms Sully decided to change the story to her liking. Did she read the Bible story of Jesus’ baptism? I’m not saying this from a certain denominational view, I’m talking about her adding words that are not in scripture. Words that undermine who Jesus is from every denominational point of view, Catholic or Protestant. Jesus never said he went to be baptized to wash away his sins as this book falsely teaches.

[Theresa Riley · Rating 1 out of 5]

I would give this book zero stars if it were possible. This book is 100% inaccurate! Jesus did not sin. Thus it is wrong when it says Jesus was baptized to wash away his sins. I’m glad I did not buy this book and only got it from the library.

Do not read this book!

[Tina Sartor · Rating 1 out of 5]

DO NOT read this book to your children. Jesus does NOT go to wash away his sins. He was sinless.

[Clayton · Rating 1 out of 5]

Damaging lies and straight up blasphemy. I don't know if Kathryn Sully wrote this intentionally to misguide children, or if she is just a lazy, know-nothing writer, who did 0% research on the matter, but either way, she is absolutely incorrect. She might as well write 'How the motorized car engine works' and talk about it running on magic and peanut butter. There would be more truth in that book, than in the Baptism of Jesus book.

[ZOLA song · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm very disappointed to read that this book claims that Jesus was washing His sins away during baptism. THAT'S COMPLETELY FALSE!!!! I believe she may mean well, but that is a dangerous LIE!!!!!! God is perfect! Jesus i s God! Jesus was trying to show us an example of Baptism and affirm the ministry of John the Baptist. I'll be writing the author with these complaints, as well.

[Miranda Floyd · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hope it's a mistake and not an intentional falsehood that this author claims Jesus needed to be baptized to wash His sins away.

Jesus came to forgive sins. He lived a perfect, sin-free life and died as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. Jesus was baptized as an act of obedience to the Father.

Leading children away from the truth is dangerous, and it would be better to have a millstone.

[A.S. · Rating 1 out of 5]

The artwork is SO lovely, but the author has clearly never read the Bible. The page where Jesus says He's come to the river to wash His sins away is absolutely heretical. Don't buy this book for any child.

[Pat · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think Katherine Sully needs to read the Bible before she writes any more Bible stories for children.

[Brittany Reyes · Rating 1 out of 5]

Heresy. Do not buy this book.

Jesus never sinned.

A grievous sin to lead children astray like this.

[Tatiana Haynam · Rating 1 out of 5]

Doctrinally incorrect, blasphemous even. Do not read this to your children.

[Cathy Tohal · Rating 1 out of 5]

Reader beware. This is not based on scripture. The author quotes Jesus as saying, “I have come to the river today, to wash my sins away.” Sure, it rhymes but is false.

[Margaret Welwood · Rating 1 out of 5]

False doctrine--had Jesus sinned, as this book says, He could not have been the perfect sacrifice for our sins.

[Shelley Sisson · Rating 1 out of 5]

This author claims Jesus sinned. She missed the whole point of the entire Bible

[Tiffany Browning · Rating 1 out of 5]

Heretical