Water baptism is a requirement for salvation in the Bible. So why is it not believed?

Question

For those who answered that it is not required, go to the Bible again. You will find that it is required. Let me show you-
In Luke 3, all believers were baptized in the Jordan River. Even Jesus was baptized with water. It is mandatory for the remission of sins.
I once doubted this requirement, too, but I was shown many Scriptures backing this by Minister Ken Olison. I like to always confirm things with the Bible. And this was verified.

Answer 1

The bible explicitly says baptims saves. I Peter 3:21. We do know that baptism alone does not save. But neither does faith alone. James 2:24.

For those of you who refer to the thief on the cross being saved without water baptism I ask you this question. Why was he saved without believing in the Death burial and ressurection? Romans 10:9-10 clearly states one must believe in the death burial and ressurection of Jesus. But the thief died before Jesus was raised from the dead.

For those of you who will cite passages that do not mention baptism as examples of how to be saved I ask this: Why was the entire bible written if we only need one scripture?

We accept the scriptures that teach one is saved by faith. Will you accept he scriptures that say one is saved by baptism? Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, Acts 10:47, Romans 6:3-4, Acts 22:16, I Peter 3:21 and others.

Answer 2

the Bible does not say that baptism is a requirement for salvation.

in many places it says, "believe and be saved." and teaches, as well as demonstrates baptism to be after salvation, as a witness unto others of one's repentance & conversion.
acts 19:4; 8:36;10:47; 22:16;

Titus 3:5-6, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

this regeneration is through Jesus.. talking about after a person has accepted Jesus.
regeneration is by the H.S. .. just water cant regenerate the inner man. or else all anyone would need do is go shower and have the same status as a christian.

Heb. 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

one cannot have a true heart without first accepting Jesus who by His blood washes us clean.
vs.19, Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus.

Answer 3

I think some people do not believe in it because of questions like these:

Is water baptism sprinkling, immersion, or some other form? Does the person doing the baptism need authority?
What about children and people who never heard of God?
Is salvation heaven, living forever, being with God, resurrection or something else?
Do we need to repent or just say we accept Christ?

If everyone had the same answer that would help, but I do not believe they do.

Answer 4

Oh, it's believed!! AND it's in the Bible!!

I. Born Again in Water Baptism
John 1:32 - when Jesus was baptized, He was baptized in the water and the Spirit, which descended upon Him in the form of a dove. The Holy Spirit and water are required for baptism. Also, Jesus’ baptism was not the Christian baptism He later instituted. Jesus’ baptism was instead a royal anointing of the Son of David (Jesus) conferred by a Levite (John the Baptist) to reveal Christ to Israel, as it was foreshadowed in 1 Kings 1:39 when the Son of David (Solomon) was anointed by the Levitical priest Zadok. See John 1:31; cf. Matt. 3:16; Mark 1:9; Luke 3:21.

John 3:3,5 - Jesus says, "Truly, truly, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." When Jesus said "water and the Spirit," He was referring to baptism (which requires the use of water, and the work of the Spirit).

John 3:22 - after teaching on baptism, John says Jesus and the disciples did what? They went into Judea where the disciples baptized. Jesus' teaching about being reborn by water and the Spirit is in the context of baptism.

John 4:1 - here is another reference to baptism which naturally flows from Jesus' baptismal teaching in John 3:3-5.

Acts 8:36 – the eunuch recognizes the necessity of water for his baptism. Water and baptism are never separated in the Scriptures.

Acts 10:47 - Peter says "can anyone forbid water for baptizing these people..?" The Bible always links water and baptism.

Acts 22:16 – Ananias tells Saul, “arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins.” The “washing away” refers to water baptism.

Titus 3:5-6 – Paul writes about the “washing of regeneration,” which is “poured out on us” in reference to water baptism. “Washing” (loutron) generally refers to a ritual washing with water.

Heb. 10:22 – the author is also writing about water baptism in this verse. “Having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Our bodies are washed with pure water in water baptism.

2 Kings 5:14 - Naaman dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, and his flesh was restored like that of a child. This foreshadows the regenerative function of baptism, by water and the Holy Spirit.

Isaiah 44:3 - the Lord pours out His water and His Spirit. Water and the Spirit are linked to baptism. The Bible never separates them.

Ezek. 36:25-27 - the Lord promises He will sprinkle us with water to cleanse us from sin and give us a new heart and spirit. Paul refers to this verse in Heb. 10:22. The teaching of Ezekiel foreshadows the salvific nature of Christian baptism instituted by Jesus and taught in John 3:5, Titus 3:5, 1 Peter 3:21 and Acts 22:16.

Answer 5

It is not required for salvation, it is done in obedience to Christ. Many who were never baptized will be saved and many who were won't be. Its Christ who saves not any thing we do including baptism. We only can respond to the saving work done in us by the Spirit of God

Answer 6

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.

Eph 2:8-9

I see nothing about baptism

Answer 7

Was the thief next to Christ on the cross, Baptisted?
23:42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Answer 8

I agree with Royal Racer! Bravo RR, what a wonderful point!

Answer 9

It is not believed because it is anti salvation.

For grace are ye saved through faith.

Not of works lest any man can boast.