Resolved the Bible teaches: Salvation follows baptism and is for the remission of sins.

My opponent has not answered my arguments for the need for baptism. He has only said we must believe and confess. I have showed that even devils do this much. His gospel plan has even the wicked people going to heaven. Before we can respond to God we must realize our lost spiritual condition: Isaiah 59:2 - your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, so that he will not hear. 1 John 3:4 - Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; Since we are sinners we must realize that we cannot earn our salvation: Ephesians 2:7-8 - that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; Below, in detail shows, with book, chapter and verse the Bibles plan of salvation. The Gospel Plan of Salvation> In order to be saved we must obey God's offer of grace and mercy. We must believe in God and in Christ Jesus through hearing his gospel: Matthew 28:19-20 - Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Romans 10:17 - So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Hebrews 11:6 - And without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. James 2:20-24 - But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is barren? Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar? Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect; and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God. Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith. We must repent: Luke 13:3 - I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish. Acts 17:30 - The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent: We must confess the name of Christ before men: Matthew 10:32 - Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven. Romans 10:9 - because if thou shalt confess with thy mouth Jesus as Lord, and shalt believe in thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved: Be baptized into Christ for the remission of our sins: Mark 16:15-16 - And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned. Acts 2:37-38 - Brethren, what shall we do? And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 3:26-27 - For ye are all sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ. 1 Peter 3:20-21 - that aforetime were disobedient, when the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water which also after a true likeness doth now save you, even baptism, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the interrogation of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ; Once inside Christ, live a life of faithful, loving, obedience to Christ: Revelation 2:10 - Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life. My opponent's failure in this debate is to reconzie baptism as a part of God's plan to redeem mankind. The Bible was written so that a person could read and understand how God has given His grace, His Son, Jesus Christ. But it takes a honest heart to search God's word for His will for man. I will now answer my opponents questions. First, I would like to say, when I ask someone to put a series of words in order. That constitutes as a question by me. I did not try to be misunderstood, it was truly a question. His questions: 1) Let's say, for the sake of argument, I only had one verse to back up my position. Would not one verse be enough? Or does God flip-flop in His teachings that even though it says something in one place, He could contradict it in 100 places to make it true? Is God a liar? NO!!! one verse does not constitute God's Bible plan for man's salvation. The Bible is the word of God in Romans 10:9 and it is still God's word in Acts 2:38. It is fallible mans who is the liar. 2) What is it about baptism that suddenly forgives us from our sins, since God doesn't forgive our sins when we ask (which, by the way, clearly contradicts 1 John 1:9). When a individual is baptized, God remits his sins. It places that person in Christ where all spiritual blessing are. Children of God are the only people that have the right to ask for forgiveness i.e. 1 John 1:9. Unbaptized persons are told to follow the same plan the Christian followed to become Christians. Acts 2:38. Then they can have Jesus as their High Priest to offer prayers to God through Jesus. 3) Why was Jesus baptized by John the Baptist, when even John the Baptist though he should be baptized by Jesus, if baptism is supposed to wash away our sins? Your right Jesus had no sins. But we do have sins! Jesus said, His baptism was to fulfill all righteousness. And as Jesus fulfilled all righteousness we are required to also. We may not understand all the reasons why Christ submitted to baptism. We have a limited view of that wonderful event. We should, however, note this: If the sinless Son of God did not refuse this divine ordinance, how much less should men today neglect the command, which is declared to be "for the remission of sins" (Acts 2:38) My questions: Why is it so important to the anti-baptism folks to preach against sinners who want follow the command to be baptized? Would your faith deny to baptize a repentant sinner, who has believed and confessed Jesus Christ? Would a proper definition of a Christian be (Someone who has obeyed ALL of Christ's teachings)? I really do want to think all of the readers of this debate and my opponent. I know feelings were hurt here at times. But I hope that only good will come from this debate. The Bible says: 1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Not to say who is right or wrong in this debate. That is why we have these discussions to motivate the reader to go to God's word with prayer and learn from God what the truth is on this and any matter that pertains to life here and here after. One's eternal destination only depends on the response of that individual. What I say or what my opponents says to the contrary notwithstanding. We can only give an account for our own salvation. God bless each and everyone. And God bless my opponent.