Who did Jesus say he saw under the tree?

Nathanael

What did Jesus mean I saw you under the fig tree?

When Nathanael was sitting under his fig tree he was most likely contemplating life and daydreaming about the Messiah (Jesus Christ). Jesus knew Nathanael’s innermost thoughts—when Jesus told Nathanael that He had seen him under the fig tree. He was telling Nathanael that for sure He knew everything about him.

What does it mean to be under the fig tree?

“Under their vine and fig tree” is a phrase quoted in the Hebrew Scriptures in three different places: Micah 4:4, 1 Kings 4:25, and Zechariah 3:10. The phrase refers to the independence of the peasant farmer who is freed from military oppression.

Who did Jesus tell you must be born again?

In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. ” “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!”

What did Jesus mean by you must be born again?

You should not be surprised at my saying, You must be born again” (John 3:5-7). When Jesus said, “Flesh gives birth to flesh,” he was alluding to the idea of humans giving birth to humans. Human mothers give birth to human children.

Are Jehovah Witnesses born again?

The Witnesses understand Jesus’ words at John 3:3—”except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God”—to apply to the 144,000 who are “born again” as “anointed” sons of God in heaven. Members who claim to be anointed are not given special treatment by other congregation members.

Is getting saved and baptized the same thing?

Peter told us in Acts 2:38 that repenting and being baptized is for the remission of sins. For the remission of sins means they repented and were baptized so that they could be forgiven of their sins. Jesus tells us in Mark 16:16 that “he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved”.

Do you get the Holy Spirit by being baptized?

The main position on Spirit baptism among the Reformed churches, dispensationalists, and many Baptists is that the baptism with the Holy Spirit occurs simultaneously with regeneration, when those who have faith in Jesus Christ receive the Holy Spirit and are incorporated into the body of Christ.