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all the passages are true of course, they just don’t teach there are two baptisms.
Paul himself was told in Acts 22:16 to “be baptized and wash away his sins” can that be any clearer?
Peter in Acts 2:38 said “be baptized for the forgivesness of sins” can it be any clearer?

why cling to tradition of men from the 16th century? surely you believe the Holy Spirit was leading the pillar of truth before then, right?

It would help if you understood the Book of Acts. It is a transition period from law to grace, from the gospel of the Kingdom to the gospel of the grace of God. From "repent and be baptized for the remission of sins" to "For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast."

Did Paul go to the lost and say "Repent and be baptized for the remission of sins."? No. Not once. He stated in effect, "I have wonderful news for you. Your sins have all been paid for. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." Did the 12 go to the lost and say what Paul said? No. They said "Repent and be baptized for the remission of sins."

God's righteousness was not revealed in water baptism. It was revealed in the gospel of the grace of God. It is ONE BAPTISM that brings us into Christ. The baptism BY the Holy Spirit into Christ. It is NOT water baptism.

You seem to think I believe in two baptisms. Nothing could be further from the truth.

If you read Acts prayerfully, you would see what was unfolding between Matthew,Mark,Luke and John, and the book of Romans. You would even understand why Paul was baptized with water. And maybe why Paul circumcised Timothy. Perhaps you would understand why Peter and the 11 remained in Jerusalem while Paul took his message to the world.

Can it be any clearer you ask? sure, if you understand 2 Timothy 2:15.

You still haven't answered my question: What are divers washings?