Baptism is something we then do out of joy and obedience to the Lord
the above is from your post #18, so yes you did post something about getting baptized to be obedient to the Lord.
of course, no one was ever told to be baptized to be obedient to the Lord in the NT, right?
Ah- I see that I did post that in 18-
I am speaking of Baptism by water, which I do not believe cleanses you of sins nor does it offer salvation or give you the Holy Spirit. If you disagree, show me some scripture in that area specifically and I’d be happy to consider it.
Having said that, The Baptism in the Name of Christ, which occurs when you gain salvation at the moment of acceptance of him as your savior, is a whole other story. I regard that as the baptism of the Spirit which does All of those things in my personal experience and my understanding of scripture.
Having said all of that, I believe everyone should be baptized with water ( Dunked) as a physical representation and proclamation of what Christ has done, so you and I can agree that
The Holy spirit is real.
Christ is the way the truth and the Life, and no one comes to to the father but through him.
Everyone should be baptized.
We are to take up the great commission wholeheartedly.
Reading the Nicene Creed, I agree 100% with all parts of, including the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, providing we use the definition of Catholic in greek at the time of the writing of the Nicene Creed - ( Universal) - Which means you and I are brothers and I appreciate you sharpening me when I misspeak or have a lax interpretation. Peace and thanks for the good conversation. God Bless you and yours.