How many events did it take to fully Institute baptism?

I've heard that the thief on the cross may have been under the Mosaic law when Christ bypassed the rite of baptism and told him that "this day you will be with me in paradise."

This would make John's baptism ineffective; Jesus' own baptism ineffective; his death, and possibly even his resurrection ineffective, right up until the great commission. That's five events in order to fully institute baptism. Your count?

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People who believe in salvation by "faith only" often claim that the thief on the cross proves that baptism is not necessary to receive the forgiveness of sins. Was the thief saved under the gospel of Jesus Christ? Does the Bible teach that people today can be forgiven by faith alone without being baptized?

Luke 23:39-43 - While Jesus was dying, there was a conversation with the two thieves who were dying with Him. One ridiculed Him. The other defended Jesus and recognized Jesus was innocent. Jesus promised this one would be in Paradise(purgatory) that day.

This saying of Jesus has become a center of controversy. Many folks believe they are saved today by "faith only" and baptism is not essential to being forgiven of sins. When the subject is discussed, these folks often argue that the thief was saved without being baptized and this example shows people today can do the same.

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How many events did it take to fully Institute baptism?

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