Baptism Is A Symbol Of Your New Life In Christ

Lord, what does baptism represent?

You were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to new life because you trusted my mighty power that raised Christ from the dead.

Colossians 2:12

How different will my life be after baptism?

Since you have died to sin, how can you continue to live in it? Or have you forgotten that when you were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, you joined him in his death? For you died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by my glorious power, now you also may live a new life.

Romans 6:2-4

What can I pray to stay committed to this new life I’ve been given?

Wash me clean from my guilt, O God. Purify me from my sin. Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

Psalm 51:2, 7

Baptism is an outward symbol of an inward change. Baptism is important because it makes a public statement of your faith in Jesus. It is also important in the life of the church, as each baptism celebrates the power of the gospel of Christ to change lives. If you’ve been baptized, reflect on that moment. Has your life been different since then? How so? If you haven’t yet been baptized, prayerfully consider whether you’re ready for this next step of publicly confessing your faith.