Being baptized washes away all sins. It symbolizes death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The word Baptized comes from Baptizo meaning to immerse. Jesus was baptized and he commanded everyone to be baptized. It is important to know that being baptized doesn't save you, Jesus does. But since Jesus commanded it, it is important to obey him. It gives Christians a new start and represents death of the old sinner. If you are unable to be baptized, God understands your circumstance, like the thief on the cross. If you refuse to be baptized however, this is a sin.
Bible Sources:
Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
Matthew 28: 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"
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