Here is a good quote by a classic Presbyterian on how baptism works. The link between the word and baptism is very helpful. The quote comes from his commentary on Ephesians.
“How then is it true that baptism washes away sin, unites us to Christ, and secures salvation? The answer again is, that this is true of baptism in the same sense that it is true of the word. God is pleased to connect the benefits of redemption with the believing reception of the truth. And he is pleased to connect these same benefits with the believing reception of baptism. That is, as the Spirit works with and by the truth, so he works with and by baptism, in communicating the blessings of the covenant of grace. Therefore, as we are said to be saved by the word, with equal propriety we are said to be saved by baptism.” (Commentary on Ephesians)
HT: Mark Horne
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