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John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."
John 3: 1-3 "Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, 'Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him." In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again."
John 3: 5 "Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God".
John 3: 6,7 "That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again."
John 1: 12 "But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the children of God, even to them that believe on His name."
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Do you know the Lord Jesus personally? Have you accepted Jesus as your personal saviour? Are you truly saved? This is a question very often posed to church goers that have been thinking that they are on their way to heaven. Are you really going to heaven when you leave this life? Are you sure of your salvation? Have you taken the steps clearly outlined in the Bible to gain your salvation? Let's take a moment and explore what it means to be saved and what we have to do according to God's instructions. Two thousand years ago, a conversation took place between two outstanding men. That conversation was "heard round the world". It was between Jesus and Nicodemus, a great religious leader of his time. In the course of their conversation, Jesus made an announcement that came as quite a surprise to Nicodemus. Jesus told him plainly and boldly, "Ye must be born again". That life-transforming, supernatural birth of which Jesus spoke on that never-to-be-forgotten night is on the minds of millions today. Well known personalities claim to have experienced it.Professionals in the sports world, television celebrities, movie stars and political leaders testify to the reality of their own new birth. More people are talking about being born-again than ever before. However, it has become evident that many don't have the slightest idea of what Jesus really had in mind. What DOES it mean to be born-again? I'll try to clarify it here without taking too much space and time. We'll start by reviewing the biblical record of that conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. Refer to John 3: 1-3 on the left sidebar. To get an accurate picture of what Jesus was telling Nicodemus, let's take a look at the Greek word for again that was used in those days. It is anothen and can also mean "from above" Therefore the verse could be translated to say, "Except a man be born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Perhaps this will help to avoid the confusion of what Jesus meant by 'born again'. Jesus went on to explain in more detail later in verse 5 of John 3, (See sidebar) that we must be born of water ( water baptism ) and of the spirit. And again later, in John 3: 6,7 Jesus explains the difference between birth as we know it in the flesh, and birth (again) as He was referring to it in the spirit. So we can come back to the question, What is born-again? The new birth involves an act of God far beyond the power of man. Unseen, the Lord works within our hearts to bring us to Himself. The result is a real, personal encounter with the Lord. The new birth is not something we can manufacture.It's not the receiving of a transendent vision nor the turning over of a new leaf nor the attaining of a mysterious, religious feeling. It's not an upward step in a process of reincarnation. It's not mere self-realization. Itr's not some mystical contemplation, nor a kind of spiritual drug trip. Rather, it's a definable, permanent work of God whereby we receive a new and holy nature. That's what's involved in being born again -- it's a supernatural, spiritual birth from above that takes place the very moment a person puts their trust in Jesus Christ. Being born-again is the only way to receive the forgiveness of God and assurance of heaven. So how can you be born-again? Easy. Just follow the recipe given in John 1: 12 on the left. Having heard the Word of God, and having been moved by the Spirit of God, you place your faith in the Son of God -- and a miracle occurs! You are born from above. You become a child of God, and you receive the very life of God. Your become a member of God's family. You are cleansed from all your sins by your faith in the Savior. An Invitation From Jesus Have you ever been born-again? If not, come to Christ now.By an act of faith in His Word, His promise, and His blood, receive Him into your heart and life. Ask Him to save you today. Say this prayer: "Lord Jesus, I admit that I am a sinner. I could never save myself. I accept You as my Savior. Believing that You died for me, paying the penalty for all my sin, I put my trust in You. Save me. I do believe." If you prayed that in all sincerity, and were serious about your intentions, there has already been a change in you. Your sins have been forgiven, and you are now a child of God. You can say with many others, "I too have been born again!" The new life, the life from above, now dwells within your heart. What's Next? Now I encourage you to find a good, spirit filled church. One that teaches with Spirit filled services. If you have trouble finding a good church in your area, please email me and I will do all I can to try to help you to find the right church. Just any church will not do. Going to a lot of the churches available is kind of like going to the dinner table to dine and there is no food on the table. God Bless You!
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