In my paper I talk about the context and interpretation of
Acts 2:38 and
Mark 16:16. Also I discus the relationship of grace and baptism in
regards to salvation.
Link
Thanks for sharing.
• One believes and is baptized (first act of
obedience).
• You reminded the reader that he is not saving
himself when baptized (e.g. going through the motions).
• Compared to marriage covenant. When one is truly
saved, he is kept by God (1
Pe 1:5). Marriage is a picture of Christ’s
union with his church (Eph.
5:23–32).
• He that
believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be
damned [Mark
16:16].
“He does not say that if you are not baptized you
will be damned. He is not saying that baptism is necessary to salvation, but
that the person who is saved will be baptized. It is the rejection of Christ
which brings eternal damnation. “He that believeth on the Son hath
everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but
the wrath of God abideth on him” (John
3:36).” McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible
commentary: The Gospels (Mark) (electronic ed., Vol. 36, p. 201). Nashville:
Thomas Nelson.
• ...One
baptism...[Eph.
4:5].
““One baptism” has reference to the baptism of the
Holy Spirit, which is real baptism. Ritual baptism is by water. Water
baptism is a symbol of the real baptism of the Holy Spirit by which
believers are actually made one.” McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible
commentary: The Epistles (Ephesians) (electronic ed., Vol. 47, p. 114).
Nashville: Thomas Nelson. 
