Patricia, I used that scripture in my discussion as well. It tells us some much when it comes to confessing and believing in the word of God. It tells is the baptism is not a requirement to obtain God's salvation, but our faith is what draws us nearer to God. Faith and believing is what allows God to enter in our hearts. With different religious opinions, there will always be a debate on what is required for God's salvation. Whether it is a spiritual cleansing or just a next step in Christian faith, baptism has always been questioned. Even scholars questioned why Jesus decided to get baptized. "They agree that Jesus was essentially saying that this act of baptism was the next logical step in God's plan of salvation" (Miller, 2009, pg.109).
