The spiritual significance of water baptism by full immersion
13 Then comes Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John,
to be baptized of him.
14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee,
and come thou to me?
15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becomes us
to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
16 And Jesus,
when he was baptized, went up straightway
out of the water: and, lo,
the heavens were opened unto him,
and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove,
and lighting upon him:
17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying,
This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Matthew 3:
And here you have it - what must I do to become a Christian; to become a
disciple of Jesus; an obedient follower?
Water baptism by full immersion - even Jesus underwent this to demonstrate the
necessity of this commandment/sacrament.
And also baptism of the Holy Spirit - adoption by the indwelling Holy Spirit to be
like as to Jesus: a son or daughter of our Father in Heaven.
Romans chapter 6 & chapter 8
Acts 2:38