salvation depends on being “in Christ”. you are placed “in Christ” by baptism, when your sins are washed away and you receive the Holy Spirit. at least this is what the Christian Church has taught for 2,000 years, i know that doesn’t count for much these days!
“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.