The answer
Our Lord Jesus Christ fulfilled Divine Justice by His death on the cross. Thus, salvation was accomplished, as He said before He died on the cross, "It is finished" (John 19:30)! Therefore, those who believe and accept Christ have the gate of salvation open unto them. Nonetheless, every sacrament unites us with Christ. Baptism washes away Original Sin, Confession washes away our daily sins, and the Holy Eucharist is for the remission of sins and for Christ to abide in us and us in Him. The baptism of Jesus was not for our sins but to be anointed as the Messiah (the High Priest, King of kings, and the Prophet).Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)