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In Christianity, baptism is the sacrament where one is brought to new life in Christ by being immersed in or sprinkled with water, symbolizing a spiritual cleansing and rebirth. This act is believed to unite the individual with Christ's death and resurrection, marking the beginning of their life as a Christian.
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Because it means a new life. A new life to lead to CHRIST!
Water can symbolize many things such as rebirth, cleansing of ones sins, or even life itself because there is no civilization without water, it is very essential to life.
The "New" Testament - the story the life of Christ and the Teachings of Christ.
You die to sin and rise to new life of grace with Christ in all the sacraments beginning with Baptism.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God and our savior. Because of Him, death is not the end, and life takes on new meaning.
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Christ forms the basis for the new testament as it is on his life and teaching and also death and resurection.
The newly baptized are clothed in a white garment, symbolizing the person's new life in Christ.
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and his new life.