since when did this "born-again christian" movement began?

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and where did it start?

Answer 1

I heard it was about 100 years ago in Toronto. Though born again Christians will no doubt state that it started at Pentecost, even though they have no fluent history to tie it into. They often make the claim that their particular brand of Christianity (the true one) was always around in little 'pockets' of resistance. They have no proof for this however.
Initially it was classified as a Cult (By the other so called true christians). People doing away with their identities, separating from families because they have a personal relationship with Jesus (proclaiming their separation from the world).Speaking in tongues etc. It sprang because of the increase in 'liberal Christianity' as usual. They would view the liberal church as embracing secularism. Their rhetoric is echoed still today (it always will be one way or another). Biblical literalists have had their appearance through history with one interpretation or another. This particular biblical literalist view though is now 100 years old.

Most Christians dont know the history of the church they are in.Most dont even know the history of how Christianity began to spread.

Christianity has had 2000 years of divisions. Even the New Testament speaks of this.

Answer 2

Hello just curious.. :)

John 3

Jesus and Nicodemus

1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicode'mus, a ruler of the Jews:

2 the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

4 Nicode'mus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

9 Nicode'mus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?

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In Jesus Most Precious Name..
With Love..In Christ.. :)

Answer 3

When people fail in life they want a quick and easy answer. Alcoholism, drug addition etc. instead of taking responsibility they turn to redemption. Their life becomes a "do over".
Born again is just denial of responsibility and failure.

Answer 4

It's started when Jesus told Nicodemus that unless a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God

Answer 5

Since people decided they wanted to change their lives for the better?

Answer 6

What does it mean to be a born again Christian? The classic passage from the Bible that answers this question is John 3:1-21. The Lord Jesus Christ is talking to Nicodemus, a prominent Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin (a ruler of the Jews). Nicodemus had come to Jesus at night. Nicodemus had questions to ask Jesus.
As Jesus talked with Nicodemus, He said "...Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, You must be born again...." (John 3:3-7).
The phrase "born again" literally means "born from above." Nicodemus had a real need. He needed a change of his heart--a spiritual transformation. New birth, being born again, is an act of God whereby eternal life is imparted to the person who believes (2 Corinthians 5:17; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 John 2:29; 3:9; 4:7; 5:1-4, 18). John 1:12,13 indicates that "born again" also carries the idea "to become children of God" through trust in the name of Jesus Christ.
The question logically comes, "Why does a person need to be born again?" The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 2:1 says, "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins..." To the Romans in Romans 3:23, the Apostle wrote, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." So, a person needs to be born again in order to have their sins forgiven and have a relationship with God.
How does that come to be? Ephesians 2:8,9 states, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works lest any man should boast." When one is "saved," he/she has been born again, spiritually renewed, and is now a child of God by right of new birth. Trusting in Jesus Christ, the One who paid the penalty of sin when He died on the cross, is what it means to be "born again" spiritually. "Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation..." (2 Corinthians 5:17a).
If you have never trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior, will you consider the prompting of the Holy Spirit as He speaks to your heart? You need to be born again. Will you pray the prayer of repentance and become a new creation in Christ, today? "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe on His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God" (John 1:12-13).
If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and be born again, here is a sample prayer. Remember, saying this prayer or any other prayer will not save you. It is only trusting in Christ that can save you from sin. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your salvation. "God, I know that I have sinned against you and am deserving of punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness - the gift of eternal life! Amen!

Answer 7

When Christ told the first disciple to "follow me" in Jerusalem around 30 AD.

Answer 8

John ch. 3.

Answer 9

With Christ and about 2000 years ago...

Answer 10

its not a new idea, its there in the bible, we just highlighted.
its the christianity concept.