why is baptism important to Christians?Use a bible quote to explain
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Answer:Many times, children are baptised while naming them but the act of baptism needs to be done when someone is old enough in spirit to know the value it comes with because it has a deep meaning that needs one to accept willingly.
Although you were baptised at an early age, you can still accept Christ and be baptised after knowing what it means and why you need to be baptised. Baptism is the Christian spiritual rite of sprinkling water on to a person’s forehead or of immersing them in water; this act symbolises purification or renewal and admission in to the Christian Church. Baptism is a symbol of our commitment to God. Are you baptized yet? If not, here is what you should know about baptism.
It is through baptism that our sins (like theft, jealousy, murder, lying, and many more) are washed away and we are forgiven by God. 1Peter 3:21 states, “And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. “
Through baptism, our relationship with God is renewed since we are baptized in the name of the Father, son and the Holy Spirit. Acts 22:16 says, “And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.”
The use of a dove as a symbol of peace originated with early Christians, who portrayed baptism accompanied by a dove, often on their sepulchres.