However, this alone would not save them physically from the coming judgment. In order to be saved physically from the judgment, they would have to be baptized. Baptism would separate them from the generation and the Judaism that rejected the Messiah. The act of baptism would save them physically. Hence, Peter declares, save yourselves … Obviously, no one can save themselves spiritually; therefore, from what are they to save themselves? Peter continues: … from this crooked generation. Water baptism