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Being born again of “water” and the Spirit. Water here refers to being born of a woman - not baptism. Birth is initiated by the breaking of water. Born of the the Spirit is the 2nd birth that comes through faith/belief/reception of/in Jesus as personal Savior. With the latter, the Believer is indwelt with the Holy Spirit. There is NO RITUAL OR THING THAT OF ITSELF BRINGS SALVATION OR GRACE! WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST - PERIOD!