So, according to the bible, are we predestined to be saved without any way to lose that election and if not predestined to be saved there is nothing we can do to be saved? 100 million Christians believe that.
So according to the same bible you are free to choose God and through faith in the Grace of God you are saved and can never lose that salvation no matter how evil you become. Over 100 million Christians believe that.
While there is no single global figure, broad theological data suggests that a vast majority of Christians belong to denominations that teach baptism has a direct role in salvation. This concept, often called baptismal regeneration, is a core tenet for approximately 1.5 to 2 billion Christians globally across Catholic, Orthodox, and several major Protestant traditions. So, does the bible teach baptism plays a role in salvation?