OK let's try this YOUR way...
Or, we Could:Baptism by water is a outward sign or move to repentance and renewal, and not salvation, though repentance is necessary for the coming into salvation but repentance is not baptism by water. Repentance is what it is, and baptism by water is a proclamation by the baptized of repentance.
(1) "study" ALL 13 Bible baptisms, where we find the true meaning of "water" is
that "it is the Second Requirement" to be "inducted Into the Israeli priesthood!"
{see baptisms # 4, 9, & 10! }, AND
(2) at the same time, be "Approved Unto God!" HIS Way,
(3) In Accordance With ALL HIS Bible "study" Rules!
Thus, Precious friend(s), Vanquishing Satan's Confusion Into Oblivion! Amen?