My post 1378 explains how Peter's instructions were followed by all people. Also keep in mind that Paul mentions concepts pertaining to Peter's initial instructions as well: (Rom 6:3-5, 1 Cor 1:15-16, 1 Cor 12:13, Gal 3:27, Eph 4:4-5, Col 2:12, Titus 3:5-6, Heb 4:1-2)
Notice Ananias' instructions to Paul regarding salvation: (Acts 22:15-16)
Check out 1 Peter 3:20-21.
People can believe that Jesus died for their sins and stop there.
Or, they can believe that Jesus died for their sins and by faith be obedient to the God-inspired instructions given by Peter.
I didn't read yours and Waggles post all the way because I'm not a cessationist either and this thread was whipping along at light speed yesterday
but I would disagree that water baptism is in addition to or part of salvation
first of all, it does not actually wash away sins...internal prob
second, only the blood of Christ, as we know, is acceptable to God to cleanse us from sin and we are being cleansed from sin by His blood as He is the final High Priest and our High Priest
I have been water baptized...13 or 14 I believe...and I believe we should be water baptized in obedience to the words of Christ
I don't have time right now to specifically look up the scripture you posted (attached) but later on today I will try to address this in more detail and prob add some scripture myself
I do agree water baptism should be followed, but not as do it or you are not saved...just want to be clear there
thanks