1. Baptism is a symbol of Christ´s burial and resurrection.

"Christ died for our sins... He was buried... and He rose again."
I Cor. 15:3-4

"For when you were baptized, you were buried with Christ, and in baptism you were also raised with Christ."
Col. 2:12

2.Baptism is a symbol of my new life as a Christian.

"When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. The old life has passed away and a new life has begun!"
2 Cor. 5:17

"By our baptism then, we were buried with Him and shared His death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead... so also we may live a new life!"
Rom. 6:4

Baptism does not make you a believer - it shows that you already believe. Baptism does not "save" you. Only your faith in Jesus Christ does that.

Baptism is like a wedding ring - it's the outward symbol of the commitment you make in your heart.

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith... it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8,9