Question

Explain five  reasons why Jesus  was baptized.

Answer 1

1. To confirm and show that he approved Johns ministry
2. Saw it  was Gods plan for  saving mankind
3. Was the last act of preparing those who were ready to receive messiah in person
4. Saw it  was a way of  fulfilling the  old testament prophecies about the messiah
5. Wanted to identify himself with sinful mankind
6. Accepted baptism to show final acceptance of salvation through his sufferin
7. Provided for an opportunity for manifest  of the holy  trinity  ( God the father and son  and holy spirit)
8. Baptism introduce Jesus to the  people 
9. Prepared Jesus for his mission
10. It assured John and others that  Jesus was the son of God.