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How do we know that baptism is a figure in the New Testament?

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The New Testament describes baptism as a figure representing the Gospel and our union with Christ.

In 1 Peter 3:21, Peter emphasizes that baptism is a figure that signifies our salvation and the call to a good conscience toward God. This aligns with the teachings in Romans 6, which illustrate baptism as a representation of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. While baptism is an important act of obedience, it does not itself wash away sin but instead points to the atoning work of Christ. In Hebrews 9:24, the author asserts that what was done in the tabernacle was only a figure of the true reality found in Christ, reinforcing that figures cannot replace the genuine work of salvation.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 3:21, Romans 6, Hebrews 9:24

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