A: Baptism is a significant act of faith in the journey of a Christ follower. It is an event that Jesus modeled and commanded for all who believe and follow Him. Being immersed in water & coming up out of the water, symbolizes a believer's burial of their old sinful nature and a resurrection to a new life in Christ; reinforcing the believer’s new identity as a follower of Jesus. The bible emphasizes its importance as a public declaration of faith; becoming an anchoring moment in a person’s faith journey.