Theme
Baptism and Union with Christ
To be "in Christ" is to share in His life, death, and resurrection. Jesus pictures this relationship as branches remaining in a vine (John 15:1–8); Romans 6 connects it with baptism.
Primary Scripture
Connections across Scripture
- Matthew 28:18–20 gives Jesus’ command to baptize; John 15:1–8 describes remaining in Him.
- Romans 6, Colossians 2, and Galatians 3 connect baptism with union with Christ.
Christian perspectives
Traditions differ significantly on baptism's effect and on infant vs. believer's baptism.
For further reflection
- What does it mean to be "in Christ"?
This page distinguishes what the text states from later theological systems; perspectives are summarized, not exhaustive.
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