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Elias Shepherd elucidates baptism as a profound symbol, not of salvation itself, but of a transformative passage into a new existence through Christ. Drawing from Romans 6:3-4, he explains baptism represents a symbolic death to a past life dominated by sin, followed by a spiritual resurrection mirroring Christ's. Shepherd emphasizes that while baptism is not the act that saves an individual, it serves as a vital act of obedience and a visible testament to one's faith. He highlights Jesus's own baptism as an example, and urges both the unbaptized to consider this significant step and baptized to reflect on its enduring meaning in their lives. Comparable works include Romans 6:3-4