If baptism is necessary for salvation, Paul would literally be saying, “I am thankful that you were not saved…” and “For Christ did not send me to save…” That would be an unbelievably ridiculous statement for Paul to make. Further, when Paul gives a detailed outline of what he considers the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-8), why does he neglect to mention baptism?
Hata hivyo, ni jinsi gani Paulo anasema, " Namshukuru kwa sababusikumbatiza…" au "Maana Kristo hakunituma ili nibatize…" kama ubatizo ulikuwa muhimu kwa ajili ya wokovu? Ikiwa ubatizo ni muhimu kwa wokovu, Paulo kwa njia nyingine angekuwa anasema, "Namshukuru kwamba kwa sababu hamkuokoka..." na "Kwa maana Kristo hakunituma kuokoa..." Hiyo itakuwa taarifa kinaya isiyo aminika kwa Paulo kuisema. Zaidi ya hayo, wakati Paulo anatoa muhtasari wa kina wa anavyo iona Injili (1 Wakorintho 15:1-8), kwa nini yeye anaacha kutaja ubatizo?