BAPTISM OF THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH by steve finnell

Why was the Ethiopian eunuch baptized in water?(Acts 8:26-39)

The Ethiopian was not understanding Scripture, so Philip taught him. Acts 8:35 Then Philip....preached Jesus to him.(NKJV)

There were two results from Philip's preaching. 1. The eunuch confessed that Jesus Christ was the Son of God in order to be baptized in water.(Acts 8:36-37) 2. The eunuch was baptized.(Acts 8:38)

What was the reason the eunuch was baptized?

1. Was it so he could be a member of The First Ethiopian Baptist Church? I do not think so.

2. Was it so he could demonstrate his faith to the community? Philip and the eunuch were in the desert, there was no community watching the baptism.

3. Could the reason the eunuch confessed Jesus as the Son of God and was immersed in water, be, because Philip taught him the words of Jesus? Mark 16:16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved...(NKJV)