Lord’s Day 27, part 1—Questions and Answers #72 and #73 There is nothing magical about the water of baptism, but it does symbolize the cleansing blood of Christ, and it gives assurance to the believer. This sermon explains how baptism signifies the truth of the gospel and seals it to the hearts of God children. Three headings: 1. It Has No Spiritual Effect 2. It Symbolizes the Cleansing Blood of Christ 3. It Yields Assurance to the Believer.