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Baptism in our language is consonant with the cross. Happy consonance. For although the visible effect of baptism is immersion, its essence is co-crucifixion with Christ on the inner spiritual cross. The Apostle Paul says: “our old man is crucified with Him” in baptism (Rom. 6:6). This is not some kind of mechanical action, but a moral change or revolution of thoughts, goals, desires, and sympathies. Before, all this was stained with self-indulgence; now everything is selflessly dedicated to God, in Christ Jesus, by the grace of the Holy Spirit. You will say: I did not understand this when I was baptized. Now you understand and take it upon your conscience to fulfill the meaning of baptism, for it is indelible. Even at the Judgment, his seal will be visible either for you or against you. You might be interested in: