If baptism saves, then how can you explain this Bible story? Today, I’ll show you what I think is the #1 example that proves that baptism is not required for salvation. And no, it is not the story of the thief on the cross.

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Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.

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0:00 Intro

1:15 Does the thief on the cross actually disprove baptismal regeneration?

3:13 The story of Cornelius

6:36 Baptism of desire: why I don’t believe in it, and why it doesn’t explain Cornelius

8:55 What the story of Cornelius proves about baptism

9:46 What about Mark 16:16, 1 Peter 3:21, and Acts 2:38?

Bible passages in this video:

Acts 11:13-14, Acts 10:44-48, Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1:13, Mark 16:16, 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 2:38

All verses are in the King James Version (KJV).

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