John chapter 3 is one of the most important in the entire gospel. "that which is born of flesh is flesh and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Paul writes, "For He says to Moses, 'I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.' All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. Abbott says: ``We are to understand Christ as he expected his auditor to understand him. John 3:5. One must be born of water and of the Spirit. KJV . "Thus the word is used in Ephesians 5:26; Titus 3:5.Baptism was practiced by the Jews in receiving a Gentile as a proselyte. John 3:5-6 Jesus answered,Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. People in the Old Testament were saved the same way the only difference is that they believed God would send a Savior. And Jesus emphasizes, that not ONLY born of water, but ALSO of the Spirit. 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 7Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. King James Version (KJV). 1 John 1:3-5 King James Version (KJV). John 3:5 (KJV) Only after the Ethiopian was saved by faith in Jesusu Christ in verse 37 was he allowed to be baptized. Joh 3:5 Except a man be born of water and [of] the Spirit, etc. Geneva Study Bible {6} And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. Whatever this may mean, it will be admitted by all (1) that no one is a member of the kingdom of God until he is born again; (2) that the Savior declares the impossibility of one entering who is not born of water and of the Spirit. So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy" (Romans 9:15-16). That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Version. Bible Gateway Plus puts a library of commentaries and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. KJV, Vest Pocket New Testament & Psalms, Leathersoft, Black, Red Letter Version: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version. King James Version (KJV) It was practiced by John among the Jews; and Jesus here says that it is an ordinance of his religion, and the sign and seal of the renewing influences of his Spirit. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and. Of water and of the Spirit.--We are here on the borderland of a great controversy. All Glory to the King of All days. and yes we should be baptized as christ was. Baptism has nothing to do with Salvation. Answer: As with any single verse or passage, we discern what it teaches by first filtering it through what we know the Bible teaches on the subject at hand. John 3:5. Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he … Read verse in King James Version Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} “Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” After the loud, public commotion at the temple, John transitions to a quiet, nighttime discussion. Born again in the greek means born from above. KJV: King James Version . Jesus proclaimed to Nicodemus that one must be born again to enter the Kingdom of God. They are part of the old, natural creation and are spiritually lifeless unless and until-and completely at His discretion-God graciously gives life by His Spirit. So Alford, Wesley, Abbot, Whitby, Olshausen, Tholuck, Prof. Wm. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 3:5 King James Version (KJV) 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3. can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Read verse in King James Version The design of the Tabernacle, the Temple, and the worship system under the Old Covenant pictures God as distant and virtually unapproachable. then when you are brought back up it represents the resurection of christ. John 3:6. The Bible shows that the natural mind of man is at war against God and that it is not subject to God's law and cannot be (Romans 8:7), expressing the harsh reality of the carnal heart of mankind.When Paul writes that the unconverted are dead in trespasses and sin, he means exactly that. John 3:3-5 KJV Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. King James Version (KJV) John 3:5 Jesus G2424 answered G611 , Verily, G281 verily, G281 I say G3004 unto thee, G4671 Except G3362 a man G5100 be born G1080 of G1537 water G5204 and G2532 of the Spirit, G4151 he cannot G1410 * G3756 enter G1525 into G1519 the kingdom G932 of God. It is necessary for an individual to be born again to enter God's Kingdom, it takes a gracious and miraculous act-completely on God's part-to close the gap between Him and those He calls (John 6:44).God graciously gives life by His Spirit. John 3:5. Many crucial ideas are explained in this passage, including the role of Jesus as Savior. No baptism mentioned or required. KJV: King James Version . Nicodemus would then have certainly understood by the expression, "born of water", a reference to this rite of baptism.''. John 3:5 (King James Version) A.F.V ... John knew that Jesus came from heaven as the Son of God, while he was a sinful, mortal man, who could only speak about the more plain subjects of religion. John 3:4. can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? (5) Again the words "Verily, verily" (comp. The Sovereign Lord of All things, the Redeemer of All mankind. And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. Bible Language English. Salvation is saved by Grace through faith in what Jesus did by shedding His perfect, holy blood on the cross for the sins of mankind. can * he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born ? Given the information in John 3:1-8, I also conclude that when Jesus is telling Nicodemus "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Question: "Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?" It 's God 's way and plan to bring us back to him. I think one thing that 's seems clear in the bible and is so over looked and really puzzles together the purpose of life here on earth is God had Angels that followed Satan at his fall those fallen angels are us. If we don't walk in Our Lords Spirit to Follow in our Lords WAY...We will be told depart from me Ye workers of iniquity, I never knew you... No man enters our Lirds Kingdom without Our Lords Spirit Leading them there. Born of Water in baptism in water or Paul would not have said repent and be BAPTISED for the remission of your sins and Ye shall receive the Holy Spirit. Jesus answered, verily, verily, I say unto thee Explaining somewhat more clearly, what he before said: except a man be born of water and of the Spirit: these are, (twnv) (twlm) , "two words", which express the same thing, as Kimchi observes in many places in his … And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. your spirit and soul enter into the flesh at conception. Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Paul writes, "For He says to Moses, 'I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.' King James Version (KJV). Though it is necessary for an individual to be born again to enter God's Kingdom, it takes a gracious and miraculous act-completely on God's part-to close the gap between Him and those He calls (John 6:44).No one can arbitrarily volunteer for entry and be accepted; a person cannot cause himself to be born again. Regardless of how sincere or religious they might be, such people are lifeless in terms of true spiritual life that is given by God. can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 4Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? 3Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy" (Romans 9:15-16). Though it is necessary for an individual to be born again to enter God's Kingdom, it takes a gracious and miraculous act-completely on God's part-to close the gap between Him and those He calls (John 6:44). Flesh does not produce redemption. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. There 's a reason the angels are mentioned in the bible and that they followed Satan there 's a connection with that and who we are now and why. 1 John 3-5 King James Version (KJV) 3 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. - Webster's BibleIn most solemn truth I tell you, replied Jesus, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.- Weymouth BibleJesus answered, "Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can't enter into the Kingdom of God!- World English BibleJhesus answeride, Treuli, treuli, Y seie to thee, but a man be borun ayen of watir, and of the Hooli Goost, he may not entre in to the kyngdom of God.- Wycliffe BibleJesus answered, `Verily, verily, I say to thee, If any one may not be born of water, and the Spirit, he is not able to enter into the reign of God;- Youngs Literal Bible. 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