Romans 6:5 : "For if we have become united with him in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the like-ness of his resurrection." In being buried in baptism there is a likeness of his death so also there is a like-ness of his resurrection in our being raised from baptism to a new life. Hence, in being baptized we are united with him in the likeness of his death and resurrection. We are, therefore, partakers with him in death, and also in being raised to a new life. Jesus was buried and arose to a new life; we are buried in baptism and arise to a new life. These verses show the act of baptism, and also its spiritual value.