Baptism as an ongoing spiritual practice

Baptism is more than just a one-time event; it is a spiritual practice that requires ongoing reflection and improvement. Rather than getting caught up in controversies surrounding baptism, we should focus on how to utilize it in our Christian lives. Our spiritual forefathers, such as the Westminster Divines, recognized the neglected duty of improving our baptism. To make the best spiritual and practical use of our baptism, we need to consider when we last thought about our own baptism and when we last tried to improve it. By shifting our focus from what we're baptized with (water) to what we're baptized into (fellowship with Christ), we can better understand the true significance of baptism and its impact on our Christian identity.