Subject: Were the disciples saved, Born Again? |
Bible Note: Hi bowler, I don't have much time right now but here are my quick thoughts. I do understand what you are saying. I've heard this before also and I can understand how one might come to this understanding from the passage. However, the problem I have with this interpretation is because Jesus is talking about "born again" (i.e. born from above, regeneration, spiritual rebirth etc...) and entering into the kingdom of God. That's why I'm not convinced the water is in reference to the physical birth. What does the physical birth have to do with these things? Being born again is wholly of God is it not? The only thing I'm aware of that we can attribute to the physical birth is that we were born with a sinful nature and now are sinners therefore needing desperately to be born of the Spirit. Being a sinner excludes us from the Kingdom of God. Look forward to your thoughts! God bless, Steve |