Christians have been waiting for the end to come for centuries. Generations of on fire believers have lived and died expecting Jesus to return in their lifetime.
Few Christian doctrines have caused more confusion than whether water baptism is necessary for salvation. Many will point to the thief on the cross as justification to not do it.
It is difficult to know whether baptism is necessary or not.
How do you disciple someone after they are born again? How often do you contact them? How much do you protect them and how do you know when they are strong enough to stand on their own?