Philip Baptizes the Ethiopian Eunuch

Philip stands in the river beside the Ethiopian eunuch, who has stepped down from his chariot to receive baptism. The noble traveler, still dressed in his official garments, holds the Scripture he had been reading, while the evangelist stands beside him in humble witness. The chariot waits on the riverbank, tying the moment directly to the road where God guided Philip to explain the suffering servant passage and proclaim Jesus Christ. This artwork portrays the decisive scene from Acts 8, when faith moves from hearing the gospel to public obedience in the water. The baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch marks the spread of the gospel beyond Jerusalem and shows that the grace of Christ welcomes seekers from every nation. by Jeff Preston