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Originally Posted by 1Corinth2v4
Acts 8
5) Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
12) But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
13) Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
It's disturbing that Simon the Sorcerer (witch) understood salvation, yet a one-stepper can't comprehend it. Perhaps they would understand if they converted to a wicca? 
The scripture reads Simon preached "Jesus" and "things concerning the kingdom of God", and then the crowds and Simon were baptized.
Water baptism is always accompanied when preaching "Jesus" and "things concerning the kingdom of God", just as it was plainly illustrated by Philip in Samaria.
kinda strange you one-steppers don't see baptism equally important as repentance. If baptism is qualified as "a thing" concerning the kingdom, and part of preaching "Jesus", you're two steps near salvation.
So much for just believing after repentance that you're saved! What a bunch of hogwash!
If you're preaching the same gospel Philip preached, Jesus name water baptism is always mandatory after the those hearing have believed.
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No, what is disturbing is that you would misrepresent brethren in a thread like this.
That Christ has finished the work on the cross, and confirmed it through His Holy Spirit in the heart of the penitent believer, no way and no how makes baptism unimportant or optional.
It is a clear command from the Saviour Himself, how could anyone refuse it if the hear His word and Love Him?
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