by Ryan Schreiber

Created on: July 13, 2008

Have you ever heard of what Jesus spoke of concerning the kingdom of God to Nicodemus? "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old?" He cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born, can he?" Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."

There is an analogy here, and one of significant importance; For the salvation of man rests within the discernment. And one might ask, "What could this mean?" For the answer manifests and intercedes with those who consider and acknowledge that these words(The Holy Bible) were written by the finger of God; Hence they are deemed spiritual, and therefore symbolic. For symbolic words must be spiritually appraised, namely from the One who wrote them. Do you know of whom I speak of? The Holy Spirit

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the Word(Ephesians 5:26)

And now, concerning the water

"Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you-not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience-through the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1Peter 3:21)
In light of what's been said, we find that this baptism is one of spiritual means, and not a traditional reenactment that many of our modern day Christian establishments follow. For the traditions of men, which follow the ways of the flesh, simply will not lead one to an appeal before God for a good conscience. For if that were the case, then Christ died needlessly. Which brings us to the next question, "What has the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ done for us?"; "And how does this correspond with baptism?"

These(Crucifixion and Resurrection) brought us the reconciliation that mediates a relationship between man and God, namely the Holy Spirit interceding with man in regards to the "Word of Reconciliation"; Even the "Word of the Cross"; and better yet, the Word of God
For the literal and temporal ways of men, according to the flesh, has led many individuals all throughout time to follow their own thoughts and their own ways, straying from the truth that lies within His Word. For falsehood, it seems, finds its way among us no matter where we are or where were going. And truth is lacking, but its presence has never left us. For knowledge

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