The Baptism of Christ supports the doctrine of which teaching?

• A. Crucifixion
• B. Resurrection
• C. Transfiguration
• D. Baptism

Answer: (D)

The event shows baptism as an ordained practice in Christian life. Jesus, though without sin, submits to John’s baptism, illustrating baptism as a rightful step of obedience and identification with humanity, not just a ritual for the sinful. This moment also inaugurates Jesus’ ministry and, with the Spirit descending and the Father’s voice affirming him, reinforces baptism as a divinely approved act that marks entry into the life of faith. Believers follow this pattern by publicly professing faith through baptism, symbolizing cleansing from sin and new life in Christ, and entering into the church’s fellowship. The other moments—crucifixion, resurrection, and transfiguration—are separate events and do not define baptism itself.