Theology & Doctrine
"Born of Water and the Spirit": What Is the Water?
“What does Jesus mean by "born of water and the Spirit" — does water refer to Christian baptism, natural birth, the Word of God, or is "water and Spirit" a single metaphor?”
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Detailed perspectives, original language notes, and historical context for John 3:5 are being prepared by our editorial team. In the meantime, explore this passage in the Bible reader.
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