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How does faith relate to baptism according to the Bible?

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Faith follows regeneration and is the basis for baptism, expressing the believer's trust in Christ's work.

In Colossians 2:12, faith is presented as that which enables believers to rise with Christ after being buried in baptism. It illustrates that baptism does not confer salvation but signifies the believer's trust in God's operation—specifically, the resurrection of Christ. This faith is not self-generated; it is described as the 'gift of God' (Ephesians 2:8), which springs from the divine work in the soul. Thus, while baptism is a public declaration of faith, it is faith that is rooted in God's regenerative work that empowers and authenticates the act of baptism.
Scripture References: Colossians 2:12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9

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