Francis Chan noted that people often get contentious about baptism. "God doesn't need it." "It doesn't make sense." "Well I believe, but baptism's silly."

An Ethiopian had been worshiping at the Temple and was headed back to his homeland when God sent him Philip to preach the gospel to him. Consider what God was trying to convey in this passage. Look at the ATTITUDES expressed. Why do people sometimes poo-poo baptism? Shouldn't our response be like that of the Ethiopian?

"He preached Jesus to him. As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch *said, “Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?” And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” (Acts 8)