How does baptism signify our faith in Christ?

Baptism serves as a significant outward sign of our inward faith in Christ, representing our union with Him in His death, burial, and resurrection. As articulated in the sermon, when we are baptized, the act symbolizes that we are identified with Christ, who underwent the flood of God’s wrath on our behalf. This immersion in water signifies that we have participated in His death and rise to newness of life through His resurrection. Moreover, baptism is a physical expression of the gospel's transformative power, testifying to our commitment to follow Christ and His commandment to publicly profess our faith.