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“耶和华命定律法中的一条律例乃是这样说：你要吩咐以色列人，把一只没有残疾、未曾负轭、纯红的母牛牵到你这里来，【民19: 2】
可拉党叛变以后，以色列人就不大敢再靠近圣殿、会幕，神的同在的地方；以色列人在旷野是如此，后来以色列人到迦南地也是如此。神就为以色列人有了一个预备，就是为他们预备红母牛的灰。
把红母牛烧成灰，然后放在瓦器、器皿里面，然后调和活水，用牛膝草点了以后，弹在人的身上，谁只要这样被弹了，那么他就洁净。以色列人从此以后，可以来到神面前，因为现在有红母牛的灰，这红母牛的灰可以带领他们，他们只要被红母牛的灰弹了，他们就可以进到圣殿。这件事对以色列人来讲，是非常重要的。
指定要被献为祭，其血与灰混和，用来净化触摸了尸体之人的，一定要年轻的母牛，犹太人传统认为，这红母牛应该在3-4岁之间，连蹄子都必须是红的，只要有两根杂毛，就不算「纯红」，「营外」代表不在神与人同在的范围内，无罪的红母牛代替罪人被杀在营外，象征人的罪不再被神记念。
罪的结果是死亡，死亡的影响断绝了人与神的交通，所以接触到红母牛尸体和「母牛灰」的人都是不洁净的。这灰有除罪的功用，但却不能带进营内，只能存在营外洁净的地方。因为这灰是罪的工价所遗留的痕迹，凡是沾上罪的事物，都不能摆进神的范围内，必须出营外去。
母牛灰的功用与赎罪祭一样。要除去死亡的影响，就必须「除罪」。
以色列60万男丁在38年中全部倒在旷野，平均一天要死40多人。神预备了「除污秽的水」，不是由祭司，而是由神的百姓彼此守望，任何「洁净的人」都可以「洒水在不洁净的人身上」，帮助那些接触了死亡的人得洁净。
那污秽而不洁净自己的，要将他从会中剪除，因为死亡的气息会玷污了耶和华的圣所，亏欠神的荣耀。灵性退后的人很容易拖着别人偏离神，因为灵性死亡有很强的传染性，甚至会间接传染，所以不洁净人所摸的一切物就不洁净；摸了这物的人必不洁净到晚上。
同样的母牛灰能使污秽的得洁净，却会使洁净的变污秽。因为死亡的传染性是如此之强，不但会污染直接、间接接触死亡的人，甚至也会污染那些洒除污秽水洁净他们的人，所以那些洒除污秽水的人必须洗衣服。奉主耶稣基督的圣名祈求！阿们！
学习体会：宰杀母牛不是为了献祭。因为献祭必须用公牛；母牛的灰作成除污秽的水，不是要为人赎罪免灭亡，而是要使人身体洁净，得以进到营中，与神与人交流 ! 蒙主恩典！阿们！
吗哪(57)旷野第…
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神啊，我的心切慕你，如鹿切慕溪水。我的心渴想神，就是永生神；我几时得朝见神呢？【诗42：1-2】
真正能够来做神代表的权柄，那一定是死而复活，那个生命最后的彰显不是地位。所以权柄不是地位。
神是公义的。可拉的后裔应跟着他们的祖先、下到阴间、因他们顶撞神，攻击摩西。但是可拉的众子还活着。读到诗篇，有12诗篇是可拉后裔写的。神的爱、怜悯是他们诗歌所暢颂的。他们苦难受的最大、审判受的最大，居然他们还活着；他们只要有一口气，就要做一个颂赞耶和华 的诗人。
神是我们的避难所、是我们的力量、是我们在患难中随时的帮助。所以地虽改变、山虽摇动到海心、其中的水虽砰訇翻腾、山虽因海涨而战抖、我们也不害怕。
可拉后裔能安慰我们，他们就曾经经过、当时就是地震，许多人灭亡了，但是没有灭亡。他们最有资格把这样的诗篇给我们。所以他们说：有一道河，这河的分汊、使神的城欢喜。因将来地震的结果，在耶路撒冷有一道河会产生。
“以色列人对摩西说、我们死喇、我们灭亡喇、都灭亡喇。凡挨近耶和华帐幕的、是必死的、我们都要死亡么。”【民17: 12】。有火从神面前出来，把他们最好的两百五十个首领通通灭亡，所以他说∶凡挨近耶和华帐幕的，是必死的，我们都要死亡。
以色列人虽然把耶路撒冷拿回来，圣殿山也归回他们的怀抱，但是以色列人不能上山去 !到现在，他们不知道至圣所应该在那一块？如果不小心的话，有火从他们中间出来。所以他们首席的拉比就给了一个公告，希望以色列人不要随便到山上去。因为你不知道什么时候踩到圣地，有火出来，所以没有一个人可以随便靠近圣殿。
他们从此以后，对会幕有一种恐惧感，没有人敢靠近会幕，而且也没有人敢靠近圣殿。现代以色列人心里面觉得很恐惧？就是因为逾越节的故事。在逾越节那一天，以色列人已经是正月十三号 (埃及人的当天)，结果那一天，埃及人每一家都死了长子，世人今天还恐懼13号 ? 奉主耶稣基督的圣名祈求！阿们！
学习体会：以色列人没有人敢靠近圣殿。主耶稣在世间的时候，就有圣殿哪！许多人都进入圣殿。这就是新约 ! 这就是恩典 ! 蒙主恩典！阿们！
3.6a. 救恩的…
很多人在寻找通向“救恩的步骤”。如果最后的结果是救恩的话，人们希望它像用户指南那样有五个步骤，。伊斯兰教的五信条就是这样一个例子。根据伊斯兰教，如果五信条都遵守了，就可以得救恩。因为一步一步通往救恩的观念很吸引人，基督教群体中有许多人错误地把救恩表现为一种步骤性的过程。罗马天主教有七项圣礼。作为获得救恩的步骤，不同的基督教派增加了受洗、公开认罪、离弃罪、讲方言等等，但是圣经介绍了通往救恩只有一步。当腓立比的囚犯问保罗，“我当怎样行才可以得救？”保罗回答，“当信主耶稣，你和你一家都必得救”（使徒行传16：30-31）
信仰耶稣基督为救主是救恩的唯一“步骤”。圣经中的经文非常明确。我们都对神犯了罪（罗马书3：23）因为罪，我们配得永世与神分离（罗马书6：23）因为神爱我们（约翰福音3：16）神道成肉身替我们而死，带走了我们应得的惩罚（罗马书5：8；哥林多后书5：21）对那些藉着恩典凭着信心接受耶稣基督为救主的，神应许他们罪的赦免和在天堂的永生（约翰福音1：12）
救恩不是说有几个步骤我们必须做到才能赢得的。是的，基督徒应该受洗。是的，基督徒应该当众承认基督为救主。是的，基督徒应该离弃罪。是的，基督徒应该用一生顺服神。但是，这些不是通向救恩的步骤。它们是救恩的结果。因为罪，从任何意义上讲我们都不能赢得救恩。我们可以按照一千个步骤，但仍不会够。那就是为什么耶稣必须要为我们而死。我们绝对没有能力向神偿还罪债或者让我们自己从罪里洁净。只有神可以实现我们的救恩，他这样做了。神完成了这些“步骤”，因此为所有接受神的人提供救恩。
救恩和赦罪不是关于跟随步骤的。它是接受基督为救主并承认他做的一切都是为了我们。神要求我们只有一步 — 就是接受耶稣基督为救主并完全相信他就是救恩之路。这是基督信仰与其宗教的不同之处，每一种宗教都有一系列得救必须遵循的步骤。基督信仰确认神已经完成了所有步骤，只是呼召我们凭信心接受他。
吗哪(56)旷野第…
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这牌必在亚伦的额上，亚伦要担当干犯圣物条例的罪孽；【出28: 38】
在待奉神的工作上乃是神的旨意；进行乃是神的能力，不是自己的能力；神工作的结局乃是神的荣耀。在这上面的失败，就是干犯圣所的罪。
以色列人因可拉党事件，惧怕接近神的帐幕：百姓这时才相信了神的拣选，他们从骄傲又落到了自怜里，不但不能看到神的恩典，反而充满恐懼、害怕遭遇死亡。
百姓认识到自己需要祭司和利未人的事奉, 来使他们免除死亡。借着奉献来支持利未人和祭司的事奉。神赐给祭司和利未人事奉的权柄，不是为了辖制人，而是为了服事人：利未人要替百姓担当干犯圣所的罪孽，祭司要替百姓「担当干犯祭司职任的罪孽」。百姓觊觎祭司和利未人的职分，实在是出于不认识属灵权柄的愚昧。
我们在教会待奉，谁愿为首，就必作众人的仆人，因为多给谁，就向谁多取；多托谁，就向谁多要。没有一个人可以不向神奉献，因为奉献的基础是享用恩典，凡是活在恩典中的人，不管是普通百姓还是利未人，都必须奉献。人若是对恩典无知，享用恩典却不肯让神居首位，就会导致属灵的死亡。
在新约里，叫传福音的靠着福音养生，当把一切需用的供给施教的人，当以为配受加倍的敬奉；那劳苦传道教导人的，更当如此。
百姓在西奈山下热心奉献、谨慎建造会幕，遵照神的命令献祭、安营、行军，已经很努力地遵行了律法。但一离开西奈山一连串的失败，当百姓肉体的顽梗和灵性的愚昧被显露之后，神却没有弃绝他们，反而满有怜悯地再次重申祂的话语，让人在失败中有更深的领会。
我们也和以色列人一样，已经被拆毁、很得造就了。然而，在旷野的行走，才发现看重自己的肉体，还不领会神的话语和教导。我们永远不可以认为自己已经得着了，只可以做一件事：「就是忘记背后，努力面前的，向着标竿直跑，要得神在基督耶稣里从上面召我来的得奖赏」。奉主耶稣基督的圣名祈求！阿们！
学习体会：满有怜悯的神比我们自己更有耐心，祂愿意陪着我们在旷野行走，不断地提醒我们，让我们能用一生的时间来「要得神在基督耶稣里从上面召我来的得奖赏」蒙主恩典！阿们！
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后来我所拣选的那人，他的杖必发芽。这样，我必使以色列人向你们所发的怨言止息，不再达到我耳中。”【民17: 5】
为止息背叛，神自己来证明祂所设立的权柄是出乎神的，为要叫以色列人看见神设立权柄有理由和根据。
神吩咐十二个首领按支派，共取十二根杖，存在会幕内法柜前。凡神所拣选的人，他的杖必发芽。十二根杖都没有叶子、没有根，都是枯死的。神说，若有那一根能发芽，那一根就是神所拣选的。在这里，就说明复活乃是神拣选的根据；复活乃是权柄的根据。神证实祂设立人作权柄的根据乃是复活，祂用此来止息人的怨言。
事奉的根据，乃是在我们的天然之外的。就是神另给我们复活的生命，我们才能有权柄。权柄不在于人如何，乃在于他身上有复活。这十二根杖在法柜里过了一夜，神使亚伦的杖发了芽，生了花苞，结了熟杏。乃是因为神的怜悯、挑选。从那时起，亚伦不是靠杖来事奉，乃是靠复活的生命来事奉。
人不能凭他自己的地位来事奉神，必须靠神的拣选。权柄不是争来的，乃是神设立的；一切都在于恩典，在于拣选，并在于复活。
我们要学谦卑，不要以为在属灵的事上稍微学了一点，就觉得自己与别人不同了。一切都是神的恩典，都是神给的，一切都是我们自己办不到的。亚伦知道在神面前事奉，事奉在于复活；而复活在于神，不在于我们。奉主耶稣基督的圣名祈求！阿们！
学习体会：复活指明一切出于神的。今天神所能的，不单是创造，乃是复活。神最大的能力，还不是彰显在创造上，乃是彰显在复活上。一切的死亡乃是我的，一切的生命乃是主的。权柄是在复活里面。所以权柄不在你身上，乃在主身上。蒙主恩典！阿们！
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可拉招聚全会众到会幕门前，要攻击摩西、亚伦；耶和华的荣光就向全会众显现。【民十六19】
这个背叛是可拉带头的，称可拉党，有两百五十个首领就跟着他们走，跟着他们背叛。可拉谋取祭司职分的意图，神發动西乃半岛的地震，把整块的地就震开了。
这二百五十个首领 : 代表社会身份、地位高的有能力，有权力的人。他们本来就因自己的地位和权力被掩盖而生气,恰好遇见可拉的叛逆,就毫不犹豫地参与了, 最终违背了神的旨意。
这些人不肯进去迦南，反而责怪摩西。到此他们的悖逆已达绝境了，除了审判，再无办法挽回了。可拉一党人就来到会幕前，并且再度攻击摩西、亚伦；这时耶和华的荣光就向全会众显现。
神出来要审判。可拉是主动背叛者，会众是附和者；当时神不只要除灭主动者，连附和者也都要除灭。但摩西向神俯伏，为全会众祈求，求神保全会众。神吩咐会众离开他们。于是神审判了可拉、大坍、亚比兰。
神最后让三个家灭亡了，二百五十个首领全被烧灭了。神施行了一次大的审判，来建立祂代表的权柄。以色列全会众，虽然亲眼看见地开了口，当时也都惧怕逃跑，但他们是惧怕刑罚，而不是惧怕神；
他们想了一夜，第二天又背叛了；全会众同声向摩西、亚伦发怨言说，「你们杀了耶和华的百姓了」。这次，神是立即出来，要灭绝全会众。摩西立刻叫亚伦起来，拿着香炉快到会众那里，去为他们献祭赎罪。
摩西知道以色列民将要遭遇的悲惨后果；他也知道以色列人一切的损失，实在乃是神的损失。所以他还希望神有赦罪之恩，他的心是满了爱和怜悯。摩西叫亚伦快速的献祭为民赎罪。这里是代祷，又加上救赎。但此时瘟疫已经发作，亚伦赶快跑来，站在活人与死人中间，瘟疫才止住；这一次因瘟疫而死的，共有一万四千七百人。
摩西不仅要将顺服的人背负在身上，也要将背叛的人背负在自己的身上。他们反对他、弃绝他，他仍替他们代祷。神执行公义，却能满了恩典。奉主耶稣基督的圣名祈求！阿们！
学习体会：凡是待人公义的，也必待人以恩典。我们要学习受攻击还能祝福，被弃绝还能代祷，被得罪还能为人求赦罪。蒙主恩典！阿们！
3.2b. bor…
The Lord Jesus Christ is talking to Nicodemus, a prominent Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin (the ruling body of the Jews)Nicodemus had come to Jesus at night with some questions.
As Jesus talked with Nicodemus, He said, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.’ ‘How can a man be born when he is old?’ Nicodemus asked. ‘Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, “You must be born again”” (John 3:3-7).
The phrase “born again” literally means “born from above.” Nicodemus had a real need. He needed a change of his heart—a spiritual transformation. New birth, being born again, is an act of God whereby eternal life is imparted to the person who believes (2 Corinthians 5:17)John 1:12, 13 indicates that being “born again” also carries the idea of “becoming children of God” through trust in the name of Jesus Christ.
The question logically comes, “Why does a person need to be born again?” The apostle Paul in Ephesians 2:1 says, “And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins” To the Romans he wrote, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23)Sinners are spiritually “dead”; when they receive spiritual life through faith in Christ, the Bible likens it to a rebirth. Only those who are born again have their sins forgiven and have a relationship with God.
How does that come to be? Ephesians 2:8-9 states, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” When one is saved, he/she has been born again, spiritually renewed, and is now a child of God by right of new birth. Trusting in Jesus Christ, the One who paid the penalty of sin when He died on the cross, is the means to be “born again.” “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation: the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
If you have never trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior, will you consider the prompting of the Holy Spirit as He speaks to your heart? You need to be born again. Will you pray the prayer of repentance and become a new creation in Christ today? “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God” (John 1:12-13)
If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and be born again, here is a sample prayer. Remember, saying this prayer or any other prayer will not save you. It is only trusting in Christ that can save you from sin. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your salvation. “God, I know that I have sinned against you and am deserving of punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness—the gift of eternal life! Amen!”
3.2a. 重生
重生基督徒意味着什么？回答这个问题的圣经的经典章节是约翰福音3：1-21：主耶稣基督跟尼哥底母，一个当犹太人官的法利赛人的对话；尼哥底母在夜间来找耶稣询问。
当耶稣跟尼哥底母谈话的时候，他说：“我实实在在地告诉你：人若不重生，就不能见神的国。”尼哥底母说：“人已经老了，如何能重生呢？岂能再进母腹生出来吗？”耶稣说：“我实实在在地告诉你：人若不是从水和圣灵生的，就不能进神的国。从肉身生的，就是肉身；从灵生的，就是灵。我说，‘你们必须重生’，你不要以为希奇”（约翰福音3：3-7）
“重生”这个词字面上的意思是“从上面生”。 尼哥底母有一个真切的需要，他需要改变他的心——一个灵里的转换。新的生命，再一次出生，那是神的作为；藉着重生，永生被赋予信耶稣的人（哥林多后书5：17）约翰福音1：12，13 指出“重生”还意味着通过信耶稣基督的名“成为神的孩子”。
按照逻辑会产生这样的问题：“为什么一个人需要重生？”使徒保罗在以弗所书２：１中说：“你们死在过犯罪恶之中，他叫你们活过来”罗马书3:23中使徒保罗为罗马教会写道：“因为世人都犯了罪，亏缺了神的荣耀。”因此，一个人只有重生他的罪才被赦免，才能与神重新建立关系。
怎么会那样呢？以弗所书2：8说：“你们得救是本乎恩，也因着信。这并不是出于自己，乃是神所赐的；也不是出于行为，免得有人自夸。”当一个人被“拯救”，他／她就已经重生，灵命更新，通过重生成为神的孩子。灵命的重生是指相信耶稣基督为偿还罪的责罚死在十字架上。“若有人在基督里，他就是新造的人”（哥林多后书５：１７）
如果你还未相信耶稣基督为救主，那么此时圣灵正开启你的心扉，你会受鼓舞而考虑做出这个决定吗？你需要重生。今天你会做悔改的祷告成为在基督里的新生命吗？“凡接待他的，就是信他名的人，他就赐他们权柄，作神的儿女。这等人不是从血气生的，不是从情欲生的，也不是从人意生的，乃是从神生的”（约翰福音1：12-13）
如果你想接受耶稣基督为救主而获得重生，以下是一个简短的祷告。切记，单是说出这则祷告词不会拯救你，只有相信耶稣才能救你脱离罪。这个祷告是向神表示你相信他并感谢他的救恩。“神啊，我知道我有罪配得惩罚，但耶稣基督代我受罚，只有信靠他我的罪才能被赦免。我要摒弃我的罪并信靠你。感谢你的恩典和赦免！阿门！
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1. Make sure you understand salvation.
First John 5:13 tells us, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” God wants us to understand salvation. God wants us to have the confidence of knowing for sure that we are saved. Briefly, let’s go over the key points of salvation:
(a) We have all sinned. We have all done things that are displeasing to God (Romans 3:23)
(b) Because of our sin, we deserve to be punished with eternal separation from God (Romans 6:23)
(c) Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins (Romans 5:8)Jesus died in our place, taking the punishment that we deserved. Jesus’ resurrection proved that His death was sufficient to pay for our sins.
(d) God grants forgiveness and salvation to all those who place their faith in Jesus—trusting His death as the payment for our sins (John 3:16)
(e) The Holy Spirit comes to reside permanently within at the moment of faith. He assures us of everlasting life. He teaches us God’s Word and empowers us to live according to it.
That is the message of salvation! If you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior, you are saved! All of your sins are forgiven, and God promises to never leave you or forsake you (Romans 8:38)Remember, your salvation is secure in Jesus Christ (John 10:28–29)If you are trusting in Jesus alone as your Savior, you can have confidence that you will spend eternity with God in heaven!
2. Find a good church that teaches the Bible.
Don’t think of the church as a building. The church is the people. It is very important that believers in Jesus Christ fellowship with one another. That is one of the primary purposes of the church. Now that you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ, we strongly encourage you to find a Bible-believing church in your area and speak to the pastor. Let him know about your new faith in Jesus Christ.
A second purpose of the church is to teach the Bible. You can learn how to apply God’s instructions to your life. Understanding the Bible is key to living a successful and powerful Christian life. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
A third purpose of the church is worship. Worship is thanking God for all He has done! God has saved us. God loves us. God provides for us. God guides and directs us. How could we not thank Him? God is holy, righteous, loving, merciful, and full of grace. Revelation 4:11 declares, “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”
3. Set aside time each day to focus on God.
It is very important for us to spend time each day focusing on God. Some people call this a “quiet time.” Others call it “devotions,” because it is a time when we devote ourselves to God. Some prefer to set aside time in the mornings, while others prefer the evenings. It does not matter what you call this time or when you do it. What matters is that you regularly spend time with God. What events make up our time with God?
(a) Prayer. Prayer is simply talking to God. Talk to God about your concerns and problems. Ask God to give you wisdom and guidance. Ask God to provide for your needs. Tell God how much you love Him and how much you appreciate all He does for you. That is what prayer is all about.
(b) Bible Reading. In addition to being taught the Bible in church, Sunday School, and/or Bible studies – you need to be reading the Bible for yourself. The Bible contains everything you need to know in order to live a successful Christian life. It contains God’s guidance for how to make wise decisions, how to know God’s will, how to minister to others, and how to grow spiritually. The Bible is God’s Word to us. The Bible is essentially God’s instruction manual for how to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to Him and satisfying to us.
4. Develop relationships with people who can help you spiritually.
1 Corinthians 15:33 tells us, “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’” The Bible is full of warnings about the influence “bad” people can have on us. Spending time with those who engage in sinful activities will cause us to be tempted by those activities. The character of those we are around will “rub off” on us. That is why it is so important to surround ourselves with other people who love the Lord and are committed to Him.
Try to find a friend or two, perhaps from your church, who can help you and encourage you (Hebrews 3:13)Ask your friends to keep you accountable in regard to your quiet time, your activities, and your walk with God. Ask if you can do the same for them. This does not mean you have to give up all your friends who do not know the Lord Jesus as their Savior. Continue to be their friend and love them. Simply let them know that Jesus has changed your life and you cannot do all the same things you used to do. Ask God to give you opportunities to share Jesus with your friends.
5. Be baptized.
Many people have a misunderstanding of baptism. The word baptize means “to immerse in water.” Baptism is the biblical way of publicly proclaiming your new faith in Christ and your commitment to follow Him. The action of being immersed in the water illustrates being buried with Christ. The action of coming out of the water pictures Christ’s resurrection. Being baptized is identifying yourself with Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4)
Baptism is not what saves you. Baptism does not wash away your sins. Baptism is simply a step of obedience, a public proclamation of your faith in Christ alone for salvation. Baptism is important because it is a step of obedience – publicly declaring faith in Christ and your commitment to Him. If you are ready to be baptized, you should speak with a pastor.