How do we know baptism signifies our union with Christ?
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Baptism signifies our union with Christ as it represents our identification with His death, burial, and resurrection.
Baptism is deeply intertwined with the gospel's message of salvation. Through baptism, believers publicly confess their union with Christ, illustrating that they have died, been buried, and resurrected with Him (Romans 6:3-5). This act of immersion signifies a transformative reality where the believer's previous self is symbolically buried, and they rise anew in Christ. The practice of baptism emphasizes our faith in what Christ accomplished on behalf of His people—His death for our sins and victorious resurrection—thereby affirming our identity as justified, redeemed individuals through faith.
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