Significance of baptism

The NT uses a variety of images to explain the meaning of baptism, such as dying and rising with Christ, sharing in his death and being cleansed from sin.

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Baptism is a symbol of the death of Jesus Christ Lk 12:50 See also Ps 42:7; Ps 69:1–2; Ps 88:7; Mk 10:38–39 Baptism is a symbol of the burial of Jesus Christ Ro 6:3–4 Dying to sin and sharing Jesus Christ’s sufferings, symbolised by baptism, is a lifelong process: Ro 8:13; Col 3:5 Baptism is a symbol…