Water baptism is a symbolic act of 'death' (in the immersion into water) and 'resurrection' (rising from the water). The 'death' symbolises dying of the old self and 'resurrection' symbolises rebirth into a new life in Christ.
This is a act that proclaims to the world that the baptised person is a believer of Jesus Christ
However, the water baptism is by itself not a means to salvation
This is a act that proclaims to the world that the baptised person is a believer of Jesus Christ
However, the water baptism is by itself not a means to salvation