What does "washing of water by the word" mean (Ephesians …
Through faith in the finished work of Christ, believers are set apart as holy and dedicated to God's service (see Romans 12:1–2; 1 Peter 1:15–16). In Ephesians 5:26, the expression washing of water is linked to water baptism, as mentioned in Romans 6:3–4. According to Paul, baptism symbolizes the believer's death to sin and new life ...