Thanks Moira for asking. In John 3:1-8,Jesus is talking to Nicodemus, a Jewish leader. Jesus told Nicodemus an interesting paradox that a person has to be born again to see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus took Jesus literally and thus didn't understand him. Jesus often spoke figuratively. I believe that verse 8 is referring to baptism (water) which is a rebirth into a new life. See Romans 6:4. Baptism is not merely a washing with water but a spiritual rebirth when done in response to God's direction (which is found in His Word which is inspired by the Holy Spirit).
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Amen :)
Carol,
What does this passage mean to you?
Thanks Moira for asking.
In John 3:1-8,Jesus is talking to Nicodemus, a Jewish leader. Jesus told Nicodemus an interesting paradox that a person has to be born again to see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus took Jesus literally and thus didn't understand him. Jesus often spoke figuratively.
I believe that verse 8 is referring
to baptism (water) which is a rebirth into a new life. See Romans 6:4.
Baptism is not merely a washing with water but a spiritual rebirth when done in response to God's direction (which is found in His Word which is inspired by the Holy Spirit).
I'm sorry, I think I wasn't clear. I am familiar with the passage and the concept. I was wondering what your thoughts and feelings on it were.
I am glad that you are familiar with the concept.
That's what the passage means to me.
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