Jerry, I desagree. Your proof text teaches that the Holy Ghost baptizes you into the body of Christ.
Mark 1:8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
The above verse says Jesus will baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
Ist Corinthians 12:13 the Holy Ghost is the baptizer. In Mark 1:8, Luke 3:16, John 1:33 and Acts 1:5 Jesus is the baptizer.
But if you don't want to believe that Jesus will baptize you with the Holy Ghost, fortunately, it isn't essential for salvation. It is a gift (Acts 2:38).
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