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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 Scripture mean by no works? |
Bible Note: Greetings Colin! For my view on the 1 Peter passage, check out post 73108. As far as your comments about baptism being 'optional' or not, I don't believe baptism is optional. It is commanded. However, obedience to this command does not save. Just as Christians are commanded to do many things in Scripture, but these 'things' do not save us. I would also add that the Greek phrase 'obedience of faith' would simply refer to obedience which springs from faith. The obedience does not produce the faith; rather, the obedience springs from the faith (which is consistent with Eph. 2:8-10). Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |