Rom 6:3 | TNotes | STEP | 6:3 Baptism is the rite of initiation into the Christian faith (see Acts 2:38 , 41 ). It sometimes symbolizes the entire conversion experience, so Paul refers to baptism as the means through which believers are joined to Christ in his death and resurrection (see also Rom 6:4 ). However, baptism has no value apart from faith.

bActs 2:38►

dRom 6:4►

‏ Romans 6:3

6:3 ^a Baptism is the rite of initiation into the Christian faith (see Acts 2:38 ^b, 41 ^c). It sometimes symbolizes the entire conversion experience, so Paul refers to baptism as the means through which believers are joined to Christ in his death and resurrection (see also Rom 6:4 ^d). However, baptism has no value apart from faith.