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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: 1st 400 yrs. "all" agreed on John 3:5 |
Bible Note: Great response Kalos - note also re: baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, "And there is salvation IN no one else; for there is no other NAME under heaven that has been given among men BY which we MUST BE saved." (Acts 4:12 EPH mine) Interesting to note that the verse does not require water baptism for salvation . . . IMO, water baptism doesn't save, it "slaves!" Those who live their lives upon this error are held captive to the deceptive belief that they must DO something to be approved by God. This is the root of performance Christianity. IMO, it is this false belief that must be repented of and replaced with the Truth of God's Word concerning our salvation IN Jesus Christ! (Eph 2:8-9, Titus 3:5 Eph 1:7) I liked this observation you included: "'Mark 16:16, a verse often quoted to prove baptism is necessary for salvation, is actually a proof of the opposite. Notice that the basis for condemnation in that verse is not the failure to be baptized, but only the failure to believe." Indeed, it is a matter of what we believe. Do we believe in what we do (water baptism) or what Jesus has DONE (the blood) to save us? Blessings, mommapbs |