[jkl1122]

The Bible places baptism before salvation. Jesus Christ said "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned." The conjunction "and" means that both belief and baptism must be satisfied before salvation. I know you don't believe this, but I don't know how much more plainly I can state it. I guess we are just going to have to agree to disagree here. God bless.

[Frumanchu]

In Acts 16 Paul is asked very directly "What must I do to be saved" and the answer was very explicit: "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved."

There is no mention of baptism in this verse, and indeed I don't know how much more plainly the Apostle Paul can state it.

Thank you for your conversation. God bless.