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Baptism Baptism today is important because it is a sign of receiving life in the Holy Spirit. In receiving baptism by John the Baptist, Jesus is identifying himself with the people of Israel. He also bears on their behalf the burden of God's decisive judgement. In receiving this baptism He is also renewing Israel's relationship with God. For today's Christians, baptism brings us into the family of God and for us it is the beginning of a new relationship that will last (if it is nourished with the word of God) until the moment of our death. It means being part of God's family; where we belong, learn and share a certain way of life. When Christians bring their child to be baptised, they are giving a sign to the world that they are united with God in the upbringing of their child - body and soul. When it says 'On coming up out...

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