Does water baptism “save you” by making you a Christian in the water as some groups claim? The answer is “no”. The Bible teaches that water baptism is symbolic only, and that a Christian’s real baptism is an immersion into Christ Himself. (Total lifestyle change) The recently updated lesson articles at the below link answer many questions concerning water baptism, and explain why it is important to stay clear of pagan beliefs on this subject that have crept into some congregations. Comments are welcomed.
http://www.solarsabbath.org/baptismprologue.htm#Three%20I