I'm sure it's the handicap of my up-bringing, but I sure never heard THAT one before. Are there any other instances in Scripture where Scripture and being "born of water" are in that kind of metaphorical relationship?
MD: I'm sure it's the handicap of my up-bringing, but I sure never heard THAT one before.
I don't feel like playing softball so I'll let that one go.
MD: Are there any other instances in Scripture where Scripture and being "born of water" are in that kind of metaphorical relationship?
Yes.
Eph.5:26 that he might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word
IPet.1:23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever,