“For if we have been planted together in the likeness of His death, we shall be also in the likeness of His resurrection.” Verse 5.
12. What will follow this union with Christ in His death and resurrection?
“Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him.” Verse 8.
13. In what working of God is faith to be exercised in connection with baptism?
“Buried with Him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with Him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised Him from the dead.” Col. 2:12.
14. At the beginning of His ministry, what example did Jesus set for the benefit of His followers?
“Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.” Matt. 3:13.
15. What remarkable experience attended the baptism of Jesus?
“And Jesus, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon Him: and lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Verses 16, 17.
16. What promise is made to those who repent and are baptized?