Pointing out that belief, repentance, confession, faith, baptism are ALL elements of the salvation event is clearly NOT formulating a 'step format.'
You reference Acts 10 but stop there because it fits your notion. I agree with Acts 10. I also agree with Acts 2, Acts 19, Acts 22 and many others I have posted. I have pointed out how many other passages include supplemental information to the question of: 'What must I do to be saved.'
That isn't popular and it doesn't agree with what the mainstream is teaching, but I'd rather listen to God's word than what some megachurch pastor is peddling.
I will stand on the totality of commandments, not on the one or two that best fit my preconceived notion.
Must I believe? Of course.
Must I confess Jesus with my mouth? Of course.
Must I repent of the garbage and filth in my life? Of course.
Must I submit to baptism? Of course.
Oh. Wait. That one is apparently optional if I don't like it.
The attitude is what is important.
I must be willing to obey the commands of God whether I think they make sense or not.
Unequivocally, baptism is a COMMAND. Many people seem to balk at this command, much like Naaman did in 2 Kings 5. Dipping in the Jordan 7 times OFFENDED him, and he refused. When he finally complied with this 'silly' command God healed him.
Baptism is PART of what one must do to obey God. Just like believing, confessing and living a life that conforms to scripture.
If God commands it, am I willing to obey?
***I will stand on the totality of commandments, not on the one or two that best fit my preconceived notion.***
***If God commands it, am I willing to obey? ****
Really? Then OBEY THE COMMAND OF THE LORD!
“Ye lack ONE THING.
Sell all you have and follow me.”