But Jesus says that it is even greater for those who cannot see or understand, but they obey anyway. There has been a weakening on the teaching of baptism among churches. It might help us to come to grips with the importance of baptism if we could understand the purpose and meaning of baptism. Life has its reference points. The Great Winter Storm of 1993.
Baptism is a reference point.
Since the day many of you were baptized your life has been changed. For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. I. Decisive turning point in life. The importance of baptism is understood as one understands that it is a decisive turning point in life.