Baptism is not indispensable to salvation, but the two go hand in hand.
Baptism Lead to Salvation.
S.C Greathead has written: 'Water baptism, is it essential to salvation?' -- subject(s): Baptism, Salvation
Baptism washes away the original sin that we are all born with. this is the result of Adam and eve disobeying God. Baptism into the holy catholic Church is necessary for salvation. Baptism is an initiative sacrament in which the Holy spirit comes down into our souls.
No. A water baptism is to only publicly announce your choice to follow Christ. To receive salvation you must take Jesus into your. Admit your a sinner and Confess He is your salvation.
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Different Christian denominations have different beliefs about baptism. Some believe that baptism by immersion is the only valid form of baptism, while others accept other modes, such as pouring or sprinkling. Ultimately, most Christians believe that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, rather than the specific mode of baptism.
No The Salvation Army does not practice any form of baptismal rites. Neither adults nor infants are baptized in the Salvation Army. The teaching of the Salvation Army is that wearing the uniform is equal to baptism. Link to informative article on infant baptism in the Christian Church: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infant_baptism
Contrary to what you have heard or misheard. Baptism is not the " Beginning of our path of salvation" The beginning of that "path" would be to repent and ask the Lord Jesus Christ to come into our hearts and save us.
Buddhism has no baptism equivalent. This is due to the fact that:there are no sins to wash awaythere is no divine being to commit tothere is no salvation to be gained
Generally speaking, no one should ever be denied baptism in an Orthodox Church, as baptism is necessary for salvation.
Baptism is the first sacrament to be received. A person must be baptized before receiving the other sacraments.