We were buried therefore, with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in the newness of life. (Romans 6:4 ESV)
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When we say, “With this ring, I thee wed,” the ring symbolizes the marriage covenant. But the marriage vows — the covenant vows — make the marriage. So it is with faith and baptism. Faith unites us to Christ and baptism symbolizes the union.
Paul emphasizes the imagery of death, burial, and resurrection in Romans 6:4, "We were buried therefore, with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in the newness of life."
By believing in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we are united to Him. As Christ died, was buried, and was raised, we also die, are buried, and are raised to live in Him. That’s the essence of the Christian Gospel, and baptism symbolizes this covenant relationship with Christ.
“Baptism is an outward expression of an inward faith.” - Watchman Nee