Baptism is a sacred covenant between the church, the candidate and the God who called them all together. It requires a born again child of God to willingly enter into that covenant. Many profess Christ who are not truly converted and many more are baptized who are not living. But for a believer to enter into this covenant is a promise to grow and a confession of life. The basics of the gospel and life in Christ demand repentance, and Christ both promises and demands fruit to be produced in that life.