There is nothing in man that would desire a relationship or reconciliation with God the Father. Since man is totally depraved, unable and not wanting to be saved-man's salvation is completely dependent on the Mercy and Grace of God through Faith and Trust in the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. This salvation is divinely imputed by the Holy Spirit, who brings spiritual life to man's dead spirit by the usual means of the preaching of the Word of God and most importantly, by God's Eternal Election and Decrees. Since this salvation is all a work of Grace, a true believe can be secure that the Lord will keep them in the faith. He chooses according to His good and sovereign purposes.
Salvation is an undeserved gift.
A sacrament is a visible sign of God's promise of grace to believers. They are not to be empty rituals and they do not automatically convey the things that they signify, but they have been ordained by Christ and designed to signify, instruct and seal the believers who receive them in faith. They are a vital part of the worship of God and the nurture of the Christian life. The ordinance of Baptism, identifying the believer with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ should be observed by all who have repented and in their hearts have truly believed in Christ as Savior and Lord. In doing so, they have the body washed in pure water as an outward symbol of cleansing, while the heart has already been sprinkled with the Blood of Christ as an inner cleansing.