[asformeandformyhouse]

As Luther stated when asked if baptism is a 'work', he said "Yes, but it's God's work, not man's". I would agree with this statement.

Which is why I don't include baptism in the 'boastful works' category of Ephesians 2 - which seems to be the most often cited passage attempting to prove that baptism is a work and therefore not necessary. As I cited before, even faith is defined as a work by Paul.

[jer33 3]

Is faith a gift from God?