What a lot of words trying to make Acts 22:16 mean something else than what it says......namely Paul needed to be baptized to have his sins forgiven. Welcome to the Christian Faith taught and believed for 2,000 years.
That is not at all the import of the passages considered, nor is it consistent with Paul’s explanations of God’s plan of salvation, no matter how you bloviate. Wish your attitude toward Bible truths were different. My FRiend, you’re on sinking sand as far as redemption is concerned. Please reconsider.