Baptism is the new covenant sacrament that marks the inclusion of a man or woman, adult or child into the people of God. The element or media used does not have intrinsic power to accomplish the sacramental end nor is it merely random and unconnected. In baptism, the sign is the washing with water. Mike Horton: Can you talk about why you don't like kids? Applying the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. This is White Horse Sin, a weekly round table discussion about theology and culture.