Romans 6:3
Romans 6:3
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
This is a powerful verse that speaks to the heart of the Christian faith. It reminds us that through our baptism, we are united with Christ in his death and resurrection. This union with Christ is transformative and changes the way we live our lives. It is a reminder that we are no longer slaves to sin but have been given new life in Christ. There is something truly beautiful about the symbolism of baptism. As we go under the water, we are buried with Christ, and as we come up out of the water, we are raised to new life with Him. This powerful image of death and rebirth reminds us that through our faith in Christ, we have been given a fresh start. We have been washed clean of our sins and given the opportunity to live a new life in Him. This is a gift that we should never take for granted. Through our baptism, we are given a new identity. We are no longer defined by our past mistakes or our old way of life. Instead, we are defined by our union with Christ. We are his brothers and sisters, co-heirs with him in the Kingdom of God. This new identity gives us hope and a sense of purpose. It reminds us that we are loved and valued by God and that we have an important role to play in his plan for the world.
1 Corinthians 12:13
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Matthew 3:16
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him.
Matthew 3:13
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.