Baptism: biblical basis and urgency; no reason to delay

Mike cites Acts 2:38 (Peter commands repentance and baptism in Jesus' name for forgiveness of sins — Mike does not think this means baptism saves but it is clearly commanded). He notes Hebrews 5 lists baptisms/washings as foundational Christian doctrine. Acts 8:36-38: the Ethiopian eunuch hears about Jesus and immediately asks "what prevents me from being baptized?" — Philip baptizes him on the spot with no waiting period. Mike argues there is no biblical precedent for a multi-month believer's course before baptism. The question to ask the friend: "What is preventing you from being baptized?" Christians who have been believers for years without baptism should not be embarrassed but should simply go do it.