Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man;
If the meaning of baptism could be summarized in one word, that would be identification. Baptism speaks primarily of personal, public identification with Jesus Christ.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.