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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: The only way we can bridge the gap between God and man is by receiving the Holy Spirit. We can not serve God pleasingly unless the flesh is dead and the Spirit lives within us (John 4:23-25 True worshippers are those that worship me in spirit and in truth). God is a spirit; the only way to reach him is through the spirit. The question is, how to receive the Holy Spirit. Peter answered this question in Acts 2:36-38. When the men asked, "What shall we do?" (Meaning what shall we do in order to be saved) Peter responded and said "Repent every one of you and be baptized in the name of Jesus and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit". Baptism is an integral part of salvation. It is a representation, through faith, by which we are buried with Christ, being dead to our sins and being cleansed.. If we be buried with Christ we will also be resurrected with Christ, just as Christ lives so shall we live also (Romans 6:3-5). |