You're right, we are one in Christ. And, you are right again that it is by grace alone that we are saved, through faith--not of works, lest any man boast.
Luke 3:16John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
Watt, I have a question for you. Please read over the following scriptures, explained to us by Paul, and consider. Why does he not mention a water baptism, in this oh-so-important explaination of our salvation in Christ?
Romans 10:9-15 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Where is the water baptism? Why isn't it mentioned if it was required for salvation?ALL WHO CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.
PERIOD.