What is the proper mode of baptism?

The proper mode of baptism, as practiced in the New Testament, is full immersion in water. This method aligns with the scriptural symbolism of what baptism represents—that of death to sin and new life in Christ. Romans 6:4 states that believers are 'buried with Him by baptism into death,' underscoring the necessity of immersion, which vividly illustrates the act of being buried and subsequently raised to life. Deviating from this form alters the significance of the ordinance and its connection to the gospel of Jesus Christ.