What is the meaning of baptism?

Baptism does two things:

1. It illustrates Christ's burial and resurrection. "Christ died for our sins.  He was buried and He rose again." the Bible says "For when you were baptised you were buried with Christ and in baptism you were also raised with Christ."  At Weychurch we baptise the way they did in the Bible -- putting people all the way under the water.  It is a symbol of a burial and resurrection.  Just like Jesus Christ died and was buried in the ground for three days and then rose again.
2. Baptism illustrates my new life as a Christian.  2 Corinthians 5:17 "When anyone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand new person inside.  The old life has passed away and a new life has begun."  In the Bible, there was no such thing as a person claiming to be a Christian and not be baptised.  It was automatic.  You were baptised as soon as you gave your life to Christ.  

To follow the example set by Christ.  Because Christ commands it and it demonstrates that I'm really a believer.

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