Is baptism part of the new birth?

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Originally Posted by seekerman

Does anyone really believe baptism saves?

Originally Posted by berkeley

yes, they do

I am fairly certain there is not one person on this forum that believes baptism alone saves. However, myself and a few others, do believe that the "finished work of Calvary" is not realized absent of baptism. Just because Christ died for the sins of the whole world does not mean they are all forgiven and abolished without baptism.