Baptism is a most solemn renunciation of the world. Those who are baptized in the threefold name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, at the very entrance of their Christian life declare publicly that they have forsaken the service of Satan, and have become members of the royal family, children of the heavenly King. They have obeyed the command, “Come out from among them, and be ye separate, ... and touch not the unclean thing.” And to them is fulfilled the promise, “I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be My sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:17, 18.—Testimonies For The Church 6:91 (1900). {Ev 307.2}

Dåben betyder en overmådelig højtidelig forsagelse af verden. De, der døbes i Faderens, Sønnens og Helligåndens trefoldige navn ved selve indtrædelsen i deres kristelige liv, erklærer offentligt, at de har forsaget Satans tjeneste og er blevet medlemmer af den kongelige familie, den Himmelske konges børn. De har adlydt befalingen: Drag bort fra dem og skil jer ud, ..... og rør ej noget urent. Og på dem opfyldes løftet: I skal være mine sønner og døtre, siger Herren, den Almægtige. 2. Kor. 6,17-18. - Vidnesbyrdene bd. 6, s. 91. (1900).