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Why do Christians need to be baptized?

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Christians need to be baptized to publicly identify with Christ and follow His command, demonstrating their faith.

Baptism is a command from Christ, meant to be an expression of a believer’s faith and obedience. It is not an optional practice; rather, it is a public declaration of one's identification with Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20). When Christians are baptized, they are confessing that Jesus is their Savior and proclaiming the faith that saves them. Furthermore, baptism symbolizes the act of being buried and raised with Christ, signifying the transformative power of the Gospel in their lives. Therefore, participating in baptism is an essential step in obedience to Christ’s command and a significant aspect of the believer's walk of faith.
Scripture References: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:38

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