In order to represent death, burial, and resurrection, ________ is appropriate.

The choice of immersion as the appropriate representation of death, burial, and resurrection is rooted in the symbolic nature of baptism in Christian theology. Immersion mirrors the process of burial by fully submerging the individual in water, symbolizing the death of the old self and the act of being buried. When the individual is then raised from the water, it represents the resurrection and the renewal of life in Christ. This form of baptism aligns closely with the imagery conveyed in scripture, particularly in Romans 6:4, which states that just as Christ was raised from the dead, so too are believers raised to walk in newness of life.

In contrast, the other methods—pouring, sprinkling, and washing—do not capture the full cycle of death, burial, and resurrection in the same way. They may convey the act of cleansing or a part of the baptismal experience but lack the deep symbolism associated with being completely submerged and resurrected. Thus, immersion is chosen for its comprehensive representation of these fundamental Christian beliefs.