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NASB | John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 3:5 Jesus answered, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot [ever] enter the kingdom of God. [Ezek 36:25-27] |
Subject: Verses where water alone means baptism? |
Bible Note: Greetings Dalcent! We definitely have different views of 'necessary' my friend. :-) Allow me to use an analogy. Suppose that I say that some sort of fuel source is necessary for a combustion engine to run. Then, the engine would not run simply because someone intended to put fuel in it. :-) An engine either has fuel and runs, or it does not have fuel and cannot run. Thus, to me, the cases of the thief on the cross and Cornelius both prove that baptism is not necessary for salvation, though it is certainly normative. So, I would agree with the post where you state that baptism is normative, but I can't agree that it is necessary. p.s. - In the article you cite, the author says, "The Lord himself affirms that Baptism is necessary for salvation." Which verse or verses are they referring to where Jesus says that baptism is 'necessary for salvation'? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |