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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: what does the water refer to in john 3:5 |
Bible Note: Hi Darcy, It seem like kind of a mute point to say that except a man be born of water, and have it mean physical birth, so that is out of the question. Only those that are born physically could hear or see what Jesus was saying anyway! Water baptism could be a possibility but the sequence is backwards. First we are born of the Spirit, then we are told to be baptized, not the other way around. Acts 8:36-37 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. To me, it evident that, the water in none other then God’s Word. Because it is by God’s word that we believe in Jesus. Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Apart from God’s Word there is nothing to have faith in, and Jesus is also called the Word of God. One becomes impregnated by God’s word before spiritual birth can take place. It is the work of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God. John 6:45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. The Word of God is referred to as water in Ephes, speaking of believers or the body of Christ. Ephes. 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, These are some of the verses I have drawn my conclusion from, as it has been revealed to me. I think that God's Word is the water. Have a great day, CDBJ |