What does water baptism symbolize?

• A. Symbolizes The Believer's Spiritual Death To The Old Life And His Or Her Spiritual Resurrection To A New Life In Christ.
• B. Forgiveness Of Sins Only.
• C. Becoming A Member Of The Church.
• D. A Public Display Of Faith Without Spiritual Meaning.

Answer: (A)

Water baptism symbolizes the believer's identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. Going under the water represents dying to the old life of sin, and coming up out of the water represents being raised to a new life in Christ. It is a visible sign of an inward spiritual transformation and obedience to Christ’s command. It conveys a new posture before God—not just forgiveness of sins or joining a church, and it carries real spiritual meaning rather than being a purely outward display.