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1 | Verses where water alone means baptism? | John 3:5 | DocTrinsograce | 134820 | ||
Thank you, Brother Ed. That principle (take the obvious meaning) is indeed one of the many principles of sound literary interpretation. However, you forgot the codicil: Take the obvious interpretation unless that interpretation contradicts what is set out more clearly in other passages. Remember the phrase analogia totius scripturae? Scripture interprets itself -- the total context of what the Bible has to say must be taken into account. These were hard won principles that have prevented a world of apostasy, heresy, and error. There are other principles of literary interpretation that must be applied as well. "Taking the obvious meaning" is not the most important of these principles. There is also the principle of progressive revelation. Christ was speaking to one of the best-of-the-best Rabbis of that day. The conversation was taking place in a specific, historical context. It was taking place in a specific point of Christ's ministry. Context is ignored at the cost of truth itself. I'm glad that the significance of John 3:5 is settled for you, Ed. I beg you to be patient with your lesser bretheren as we wrestle with the Word. In Him, Doc |
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2 | Verses where water alone means baptism? | John 3:5 | EdB | 134829 | ||
Doc Do I sense a touch of sarcasm, perhaps it is time for me to withdraw from this thread. Before I do let me just say this. I don't see a conflict. To me for this verse to mean both natural birth and baptism for the remission of sin agrees with every existing orthodox creed, and every other verse of scripture. This is my last response to you on this subject. Be blessed and I do have patience. EdB |
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3 | Verses where water alone means baptism? | John 3:5 | DocTrinsograce | 134846 | ||
Actually, Brother Ed, that is a plausible possibility becaues of verse 6. That was the next verse I was thinking analyzing. But I get up early, so it will have to wait until tomorrow! Good night, brothers! Thank you for your patience! In Him, Doc |
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