In this baptism message from 1 Peter 3:18–22, we explore how the gospel invites us into a new  story—one of salvation, renewal, and resurrection through Jesus Christ. Just as Noah was  saved through water, baptism now powerfully symbolises the believer's trust in Christ's death  and resurrection. It is not about ritual cleansing, but a visible declaration of faith—a  pledge of a good conscience toward God. This sermon unpacks the big story of the Bible,  showing how Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection open the way for us to be brought back  to God, and how baptism marks the beginning of that transformed life.