Why is there controversy over baptism? There are plenty of baptism scripture texts which define its mode and purpose.
Many of us know Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3:3-5:
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.
If you want to know what the water is in John 3:5, just scroll down to verse 23: "John was baptizing in Aenon near Salem because there was much water." The apostle John is using the Lord's discussion with Nicodemus to kick off the baptism ministry.
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