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Why is baptism considered a confirmation of salvation?

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Baptism confirms salvation as it symbolizes the believer's death, burial, and resurrection with Christ, affirming their new life in Him.

The act of baptism serves as a powerful confirmation of a believer's salvation. In 1 Peter 3:21, baptism is described as an appeal to God for a good conscience, representing the believer's identification with Christ's work of redemption. It signifies that just as Jesus died and rose again, believers undergo a spiritual transformation—death to the old self and a resurrection to new life. This act is not about the physical water itself, but the engagement of the believer's faith in the work of Christ that cleanses and renews them, reinforcing their assurance of salvation.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 3:21, Romans 6:4, Galatians 2:20

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