Why was Jesus baptized? If the Sacrament of Baptism frees us from sin -- original sin and anything after that -- they why did Jesus submit to the "baptism of John"? Whereas baptism cleanses us and incorporates us into the Body of Christ, Jesus' baptism sanctified the water and and made the font a means of our sanctification. This is the Father's plan for us, and God is 'well pleased' to give us this gift.
