Can someone believe in Christian principles without actually being baptised?
Yes, you may believe in Christian principles without actually being baptized (ceremonially and symbolically dipped in or splashed with water). Likewise, you may practice some Christian principles without being regenerated (spiritually created anew via the supernatural work of God through faith in Christ Jesus). Baptism does not save the sinner from eternal death/separation from God, Christ alone does. With or without baptism, you are Christian only by faith in Christ. And while you may imitate the moral virtues of Christ, apart from being adopted into the family of God by faith in Christ, your adherence to the principles is of no eternal value. You may behave morally for a lifetime, but only by faith in Christ do you actually become Christian and have eternal life. Your good works can not earn you eternal life. Remember: morality is good and following Christian principles are good, but the work of Christ alone reconciles you to God, sets you apart unto holiness (a lifestyle of moral an
