Can Salvation Be Attained Without Baptism?

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"Baptism" Can Salvation Be Attained without Baptism?; In the Nicene Creed it clearly states " I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins." And also Jesus said, "I solemnly assure you, no one can enter into Gods kingdom without being begotten of water and Spirit" (John 3:5). There are various other quotes saying this, but as you can see above it is clear it says you cannot enter unto Gods kingdom without getting baptism. Since the fall of Adam and Eve we have all been born with original sin on our soul. Jesus instituted the sacrament of Baptism, in order to save us from the sins of our forefathers, that is what John was stating within his book. Jesus to show

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