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 DOES"every one of you" mean this applies to you and me too? And why? What makes the baptism of a believing, repentant person so essential? As the New Testament unfolds its message, the reason becomes clearer.

Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life (Romans 6:3-4).

[You have] been buried with Him in baptism and raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead (Colossians 2:12).

The Gospel events are not distant facts. Jesus lives today. He calls you to share His death, burial and resurrection by baptism. The result is that you are "raised with Him through your faith" (Colossians 2:12, which shows that baptism is for people who have believed the Good News). From baptism you rise with Christ to "a new life" (Romans 6:4). As Romans shows, this is a life free from sin. First, God no longer sees you as guilty. Christ's blood washes away all sins and you receive God's free gift of complete purity. Second, God gives you power to change and overcome sinful habits, the power to live with Him and for Him. Nothing can ever separate you from this loving relationship.

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. . . . We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. . . . [Nothing] in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:1,37,39).

This "new life" begins at the believer's baptism (Romans 6:4). No wonder the Ethiopian wants to be baptized immediately! His trust leads him to obey Jesus. In the water, he joins Jesus in death, so that he can rise with Jesus to life that is "new" in every way. That is why the baptized Ethiopian goes "on his way rejoicing" (Acts 8:39). Though Philip is taken away, the rejoicing continues because it focuses on the living Lord who promises, "I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:20).

Now, in the best sense, the Ethiopian is on his way home because he has found the Way! And you . . . where is your life going? Are you rejoicing in the relationship that leads you home? Do you know the Way? Jesus assures you,

I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. If you really knew Me, you would know My Father as well (John 14:6-7).

Like Philip, your Study Helper is a friend to encourage you and to assist you with God's Word. Please take a few moments now to complete the lesson exam questions. Then submit them so that you can be assigned the first in-depth course. After your exam is completed, WBS will match you with a Christian Study Helper to study the Bible with you. Explore God's spiritual Map. Learn the Way to the full life Jesus plans for you. May God bless your personal journey of discovery!

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