Does John 3 teach we need baptism to have eternal life?Jun 7, 2017 | Bible QuestionsWhen Nicodemus asks Jesus about being “born again,” Jesus responds by saying one must be born of “water and the Spirit.” Is Jesus really teaching that one must be baptized by water in order to receive eternal life?Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)