You said — “So are you saying that Fred’s baptism into Christ didn’t “take”? Wow.”
What I’m saying is that Thompson doesn’t even know what the “good news” of the Gospel is. And if he doesn’t know that, it’s impossible for him to be (even) able to choose what God has provided for him (Thompson) as a free gift...
You can’t choose what you have no idea about. And Thompson has no idea...
Regards,
Star Traveler
Frankly, I have a feeling that Jesus would tell you to stifle.