I was contemplating that idea of water baptism opening the eyes. In short, I'd have to say I disagree because I can think of several scriptures relating to the SPIRIT opening things to us... guiding us into all truth; showing us things to come; bringing all things to our remembrance; teacheth you of all things, etc... but I don't know of similar verses associated with water baptism. Can you post one/some for consideration? (<-- You had to know that was coming... lol)
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
The man Jesus healed was blind from birth. (John 9-1) Whereas, all humanity is born spiritually blind due to the fall. The man was sent to the pool of Siloam where he received his natural sight. A parallel is seen concerning New Testament believers. They too are sent by Jesus to the waters of baptism. (Acts 1:1-2, Matt. 28:19, Mark 16:16) Those who take a step of faith and obey the command are able to see/comprehend the kingdom. (John 3:3) This truth is found in the record of Jesus' own baptism. It is recorded that the heaven's were opened unto Him when He came up out of the water. (Matt 3:16, Mark 1:10) Another interesting point is that on the day of creation God hovered over the water, and said let there be light. (Gen 1:1-3) We are told that spiritual truth can be understood by the things that God made. (Rom 1:20)
Consider, as well, what was prophesied by Isaiah. God says He will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. (Isa 42:16) The following is referenced as parallel scripture.
Luke 3:3-8
3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
4 As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
5 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;
6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
7 Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
The Word clearly expresses that the Holy Ghost will lead people into all truth. And as seen from scripture the Holy Ghost can lead people from outside of the body. As well as from within those who have been indwelt. Some see, believe and obey the gospel message and submit to water baptism in Jesus' name before they are ever indwelt by the Holy Ghost. While others receive the Holy Ghost first.