When we are lowered into the water it is a symbol that we have died with Christ to our old way of life. When we are raised up it is a symbol that we have been raised to a new life of freedom in Christ. When we choose to get baptized then we are saying that we have chosen to give up our old life and follow Christ. I hope others will do the same until Authentic Walk Ministry become the most used site on the internet. John the Baptist's baptism was a sign of an individual's acknowledgement of his need of repentance for the remission of his sins.
Christian baptism is identification with the Christian message and the Christian group.
Proper identification is shown with pride, trust in its authenticity, confidence and joy.