[hawkamania]

I think that you should be. it is crazy how some people use parts of the bible to make it easier on themselves. i used to have a tough time with this one. I go to a church where they preach that it is a must. I read my bible, and looked up alot of verses that mention baptism. And I now believe it is a must. About the thieves on the cross-this is only my interpretation-the one who accepted christ was permitted into heaven becasue the world was still under the old covenant-the new covenant doesnt start until after Jesus' death and ressurection, but Im not for sure. I will ask my preacher about that one. There are plenty of verses that say you only have to believe to be saved, and there are plenty that say you must be baptized(born again) I dont see how some people can believe the first, and not the ones about baptism. Can someone explain to me about how at some churches you get saved one week, then you are baptized a few weeks later? I dont comprehend that. My views and interpretations of the bible are different from this. thanks