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1 | Born of the water means? | John 3:5 | Morant61 | 134191 | ||
Greetings Mommapbs! Excellent questions! I haven't read of anyone who connects 'water and blood' with birth and death in 1 John 5, but I would say that it is certainly possible. It is interesting that the same phrase is used in John 19:34 to speak of the blood and water that flowed from Jesus' side at the cross. Augustine held that this is that to which 1 John 5:6 referred. Certainly, the historical context of 1 John would lend support to the view that 'water and blood' may have referred to His birth and death. Tradition (through Irenaeus) tells us that one of John's chief opponents was a man by the name of Cerinthus. Cerinthus denied the full incarnation of Christ. I have also found it interesting that John 3 doesn't really speak of being 'born again'. The actual word used is 'born from above'. Thus, the contrast would be between 'born from below' and 'born from above' - i.e. natural and spiritual birth. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | Born of the water means? | John 3:5 | Mommapbs | 134193 | ||
Thanks Tim - God's Word has NO insignificant words! The water and blood that flowed from Christ's side does indeed seem (to me) to be referenced here too. Some people with medical knowledge have a physical explanation for this, but imo God may have something else in mind here! Blessings to you and yours! mommapbs |
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