Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, BAPTIZING them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

(Matthew 28:19)

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The Scripture teaches that all who repent and believe in Christ are to be baptized by immersion in water. Baptism is a public profession of faith in Christ. It is symbolic of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. It is a declaration to the world that we have died to sin and have been raised with Christ to walk in the newness of life. Jesus Himself took part in this ordinance.

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Being baptized means you've decided to accept and follow Jesus, and are ready to declare that decision publicly. Water baptism is kind of like a wedding ring: it's an outward symbol of an inward commitment to something bigger than yourself. It shows we identify with Christ's death and resurrection into new life.