What does it mean to be baptized into Christ?

The phrase 'baptized into Christ' found in Galatians 3:27 refers not to water baptism but to the spiritual transformation that occurs when one is born again by the Holy Spirit. This spiritual baptism signifies the believer's identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. It marks the entrance into a new life, where the believer is enveloped in Christ's righteousness and empowered to live according to God's will. Through this union, believers are recognized as part of God's family and the corporate body of Christ, which transcends all human divisions.