Why Should I Be Baptized?

If - after all that I've written - you are still wondering "Why Should I Be Baptized?", then the best I can do is give you the chance to clarify your real question or concern in the comments below.  Add your questions as a comment here and I'll take another stab at it!

However, if your question is "Do I have to be baptized?"  Then look to Christ's command to His church in Matthew 28 and Peter's instructions to the crowd in Acts 2.  If your question is "What's in it for me?", then look to the promises in Mark 16:16 and 1 Peter 3:21.

The better question is this: "Why NOT be baptized?"  And when you figure out your answer to that question, compare it to Christ's command and promise.