How does baptism relate to the concept of the double cure?

While baptism is an important ordinance for Christians, it does not contribute to our salvation. It serves as an outward sign of the inward reality of regeneration and faith. The water in the double cure represents the cleansing and renewal that occurs through the Holy Spirit, which is distinct from the act of baptism itself (Titus 3:5). As we see in the story of the thief on the cross in Luke 23:42-43, Jesus promised him paradise without the necessity of baptism, affirming that salvation comes through faith alone. Hence, baptism reflects the double cure by illustrating our cleansing but is not equated with the salvific work of Christ.