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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] |
Bible Question: There are many debates over the Baptism subject.. but why is it mentioned many times relating to the holy ghost for example acts 1:5 "For john truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy ghost" many people here are telling me you dont need to be baptised to be saved but why is it always mentioned? and why did jesus say himself to get baptized and believe? nobody has given me a concrete answer yet. Why did jesus himself say it in john 3: 3-7 and mark 16:16 nobody has given a real explanation |
Bible Answer: I think it is wrong to say that you dont need to be baptize to be save. It depend upon the situation, example the thief in the cross, because there no time to do baptism at that moment. To be save or being save is between you and God no one can say that you are not save or save God can define that. Baptism in the water cannot save you! it is your faith in Him and His grace, even how many times you will baptize in the water but you repentance is not true, it is worthless! But you have to baptize as Jesus said, because as His followers we must obey Him, we must obey what He commanded us to obey. If you are follower of Christ and consider your self as His son are going to disobey His command such as baptism, of course not. In our time I dont believed that those who refuse to be baptize is save, because you disobeying a very simple order of your Lord and God if you consider youself as His son you must obey. But again, water cannot save you! it your faith and His grace. God bless, Johnny |