[driftdiver]

“salvation depends on being “in Christ”. you are placed “in Christ” by baptism, “

Not according to Jesus words as written in the Bible, perhaps your source is better?

Baptism is a profession of faith which occurs AFTER salvation.

[editor-surveyor]

>> “Baptism is a profession of faith which occurs AFTER salvation.” <<

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Amen!
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[one Lord one faith one baptism]

Saul was told differently in Acts 22:16.
mind telling me where the Bible says Baptism is a profession of faith after salvation?
the Nicene Creed “we believe in one Baptism, for the forgiveness of sins”. this has been the Church’s teaching for 2,000 years.