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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: Water, baptism and John 3:5/Titus 3:5 |
Bible Note: I'd like to differ with you if I may. I, too, have dealt with this controversy for many years and then I heard a sermon with a different perspective. Have you ever considered that the thief on the cross MIGHT just have listened to one of John the Baptist's sermons and MIGHT have been baptized. But the most important item of discussion on this subject is the fact that Jesus WAS most certainly the King of the Jews and as King he could bestow anything he chose on any of His subjects. In other words, he could make any exceptions he wanted to. Second major point of this discussion is the fact that our Lord's last will and testament didn't come into effect until after His death. In other words, salvation wasn't available on Gospel terms until after the price was paid and the terms had been announced, thus executing the document or His will. But since this discussion is centered around someone who died as a thief some 2,000 years ago, I would suggest it's not wise to spend a whole lot of time debating the subject. However, as always, God bless you in your study of God's Word. |