then what do you do with Ephesians4:5 "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism"and 1 Corinthians 12:13 "For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit."

Clearly He is talking about spirit baptism NOT water baptism. The thing to understand about the baptismal ceremony done by John & then later by the disciples, It was done because of the Jewish people being cleansed and prepared for their Messaiah. Then God chose Paul to go to the Gentiles & Paul even says he thanks God that he has only baptized a few. If water baptism were necessary for salvation then Paul was clearly not in the will of God & everything he wrote needs to be ignored. But we can't do that because Paul is the most prolific writer in the New Testament & pastors depend on Paul's writings. There is clearly a change of God's plan when He chose Paul to go to the Gentiles. It can't be dismissed.

A lot of times scriptures are taken out of context, you need to read the entire passage to know where the reverence of what is being said is placed. So may I ask if you choose just one scripture saying like this...how do you or what do you do with the many scriptures that state being baptized with water. When we are immersed, we are buried with Christ, we are raised from the water, a new babe in Christ and our journey begins. I mean no malice by this, but more of a question process, We have to put all the scriptures together so to speak. Taking out of context again is mans way to justify their own thinking rather than taking the full context of God's word and what he implied.

Also I would like to add, Paul whom is one of my favorites. Where did he come from, who was he before? This to me clearly shows us that we all have the opportunity for salvation and to be a minister for Christ. But again, it is the entirety of the scriptures, not just segments. Also what is put on your heart when you read, do you ask for discernment for clarification for questions to be raised to look to references?

Agree with you as you are on target.

Thanks Storm, I am a preacher's kid from the Church of Christ. Denominational churches with their rituals and symbols will be their down fall as you have said many times and being 100% correct. I have been ridiculed, mocked and have been rejected by many by professing the truth. Christ built his church and we all HAVE the opportunity through our own FREE WILL to seek our salvation. Asking questions, research and comparing to what you are being told is the best place to start. This life is but a vapor and we NEED to know where our treasurer's are laid and laid correctly. Bless you Storm for your diligence of showing the truth.