Baptism the new creation crossing the River Jordan

New creation of crossing the River Jordan

Baptism

Water brings new birth

Joshua with the Israelites crossed the River Jordan to enter the promised land (Josh 3:14-17)

being born again in water and the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God (Jn 3:5), becoming a child of God (1 Jn 3:1) and a partaker of his divine nature (2 Pet 1:4)