What is the straight scoop on infant baptism? What is the impact of water baptism? Is water baptism essential for salvation? Jesus seemed to say that "whoever believes in Him shall not perish but has everlasting life." So He wasn't requiring baptism. He also told the believing thief on the cross that he would be with Him in paradise, and the thief was not baptized. But if baptism is not essential for salvation, then how do you explain the verse that says "baptism now saves you"? And what about the verse that says, "He who believes and is baptized will be saved"? There is so much confusion about baptism that you may wonder if there is any way to clarify the confusion. Check out this episode of Wisdom from Above! These Questions People Ask can be answered. The clouds of confusion can be blown away.