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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:
Emmaus, Where does it say "MUST be baptised" ... |
Bible Answer: Searcher, As I understand Emmaus' post it's always a matter of our inner willingness. God knows the secret heart of man. When we're given the opportunity to act in faith and don't, there's condemnation; where we can't act though we would, there's dispensation (the thief on the cross). In the former, baptism is necessary for salvation; in the latter it's not. It's a very reasonable and simple solution to a nasty point of contention, one that accords perfectly with the scriptures. For me it closes the book on this issue. Colin |