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Because it grants special spiritual gifts that aren't available otherwise. The waters of baptism are divinely empowered to impart unique spiritual abilities that enhance your Christian walk
Because it's the only way your sins are officially forgiven by the church. While accepting Jesus begins your spiritual journey, baptism is the sacrament that actually removes your sins and completes the salvation process
Because it ensures you won't lose your salvation if you sin again. Baptism creates a permanent spiritual seal of protection that prevents future sins from separating you from God.
Because baptism symbolises putting to death the 'body of the sins of the flesh' and being reborn as a new creation in Jesus Christ.