Becoming a Christian is to "be baptized into Christ" and "put on Christ."

Reformation by Jesus is that a person should be baptized into Christ, which is to make a public confession of being a follower of Jesus. Baptism is an outward expression of an inward decision.

Reformation by Jesus is that a person should put on Christ, which is more than just putting on a robe of righteousness, but is the true inward decision to live as Jesus would if he were you.

Two verses use the literal phrase, "baptized into Christ:"

Romans 6:3-5 KJV
[3] Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? [4] Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. [5] For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

Galatians 3:27 KJV
[27] For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

-- John the baptist baptized those confessing their sins --- Matthew 3:1-6
-- John told the Pharisees and Sadducees to bring fruits showing repentance --- Matthew 3:7-9
-- Those not bringing good fruit will be cast into the fire --- Matthew 3:10
-- The one coming after me will baptize with the Holy Ghost and fire --- Matthew 3:11
-- He will take the good to heaven and burn up the evil with unquenchable fire --- Matthew 3:12
-- Being baptized is the show of the decision to follow Jesus and to inherit eternal life --- Matthew 7:21-23
-- Meet Jesus on his day in his way, otherwise he may never know you --- Matthew 7:21-23
-- Keep the commandments to inherit eternal life --- Matthew 19:16-17
-- Baptized unto Jesus were baptized unto his death --- Romans 6:3
-- As Christ was raised up, so we should walk in newness of life --- Romans 6:4
-- If we symbolize his death, we should also symbolize his resurrection --- Romans 6:5
-- Being in Christ is to be a new creature --- 2 Corinthians 5:17-19
-- Be a follower of Jesus to inherit the promise of eternal life --- Galatians 3:29
-- Jesus puts off the body the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ --- Colossians 2:11
-- Christ once suffered for sins to bring us to God --- 1 Peter 3:18
-- Baptism does also now save us by the answer of a good conscience toward God --- 1 Peter 3:21

Baptism into Christ is a phrase that implies a close and intimate relationship with Christ, based on having faith in Jesus as being the Son of God, and repentance, which is to admit being a sinner and to stop. It involves being baptized, which is the symbolism of being buried in water with Christ and putting on Christ as a new clothing, leaving behind the old sinful life.

To be baptized into Christ is to make a conscious choice to separate oneself from the worldly desires and to serve God. It involves putting on the righteousness of Christ and embracing him as the Savior and only true God. Doing so distances yourself from the sinful practices of the world and upholds the commandments of God.

Being clothed with the righteousness of Christ sets believers apart from those who do not live according to God's commandments. It signifies a transformation in character, mindset, and lifestyle, as followers of Jesus seek to emulate his teachings and example.

While followers of Jesus may still struggle with sin, their conscience convicts them of their wrongdoing, leading to repentance and a change in lifestyle. This change aligns them with Jesus and distinguishes them from the ways of the world.

The followers of Jesus live differently from the rest of the world, as they separate themselves from those who reject Jesus and indulge in worldly desires. This separation is a result of the followers' commitment to live according to God's truth, as conveyed in the Holy Bible.