Jesus’ final instructions to His disciples in Matthew 28:16-20 and again in Mark 16:15-20 told them to go, preach the good news, make disciples of all nations, and baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything He commanded. He, Himself, modeled baptism as He entered the Jordan river to be baptized by John upon beginning His ministry years.
There has been much discussion among believers as to the place of baptism in salvation. I think the evil one continues to fuel this situation in order to divide Christians. The question is not “Does baptism save us?” The question is “Why would anyone chose to do less than our Savior, the Son of God?” by not eagerly submitting to His example of baptism?
