Baptism is not symbolic. It is a real tool which God uses to grant us faith and give us forgiveness of sins and salvation. Being baptized into Christ's death means we have a connection with Christ. Everything he did, he did for us and makes all those things our own. Our sins are nailed to the cross. Our sinful nature is buried with Christ. But, we rise with Christ to live a new life. We live a new life as one with God and living for God.
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