Baptism - Romans 6

What must be done with sin before baptism can occur?

We must repent of our sins, and choose to live righteously. It is important to remember that when we repent of our sins, we promise not to repeat them again.

What events from Christ’s life are symbolized in baptism?

Baptism is like unto death, as we are buried under water, it represents Christ’s death, and as we are raised out of the water, it represents Christ when he was raised from the dead. Baptism is a symbolism of a new life, as our sins are washed away and we are clean.

Considering this symbolism, why couldn’t someone be baptized by sprinkling?

Sprinkling doesn’t represent the symbolism of Christ’s death. You need to be emerged from the water in order to be baptized and cleansed from sin.

What do these verses teach us about how we can maintain the “newness of life”?

We can maintain the “newness of life” by choosing to live righteously and serving God.

According to Mosiah 3:19, what part of us would ideally die at baptism?

The natural man

Romans 6:14-23

We are the servants of either righteousness or sin, depending upon the life we choose to live. When we choose to live unworthily, we become the servants of Satan, as we continue to follow his ways. We become trapped as we sin continuously, and forget what is good from evil. If we choose to live righteously, we are the servants of God, and we will be blessed for our efforts. Heavenly Father loves us so much, He gives us so many opportunities to repent and return to Him again. If we live righteously, we will be free from sin.