Michael, what an excellent article on Water Baptism, I've read many Thesis on baptism, and it always seems folks are trying to deny it has any value or purpose, I've seen some go to great lengths to "disprove" baptisims role in our obedience to Christ. I couldn't sleep this morning because of a discussion I had yesterday with someone over this very subject. So here I am on the computer researching and ran across this site and your article, it will prove very helpful in sharing my how I see Baptism taught in the New Testament. Thanks.