Repentance, is the most serious moment of the repentant life. it is both personal and shareable only with God. yes, honesty is needed here most certainly. remember repentance is not the step of, nor just a part of, but, the movement towards redemption. it is needed, but the intent must be proven in baptism. In baptism then, we truly surrender and die, entering into the body of Christ our Lord, where! we all know we rise in the likeness of his resurrection. life [blood], is found here in Christ. now, as to the third step[ why so named?], The gift! and that is just that, we have nothing to do with this, just receive it and be most thankful. regardless of all this talk about one, two or three steps, in all reality is one single act of redemption plan of salvation. many are baptized after having been filled with his spirit. some are filled, sitting in their seat, with his spirit. seemly in no set order. even though I see the importance of baptism , and know the new life is found in this watery grave, sometimes god reminds me that it is not in the order sometimes, but in the whole singular act. I am convinced that we need only comply, repent, and be baptized, and receive his gift, and be thankful. I desire to see everyone saved, and
Acts 2:38. is the way.