2007-05-29 08:26:58 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
John 3:3-5
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!"
Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.
A born-again Christian has asked Christ into their hearts; making a decision to leave their old sinful life behind and follow Jesus. Born of water and the Spirit refers to baptism.
2007-05-29 08:31:24 · answer #1 · answered by Romans 8:28 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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).
2007-05-29 08:46:40 · answer #2 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A born again Christian is someone who has given their heart and life to God. The Bible states when one comes to the Lord, old things are passed away behold ALL things are become new. Therefore we are "re-born" into a life of service for Christ.
2007-05-29 08:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by lisaandpathailey 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Most are a pain in the *** but a true born again Christian is just one that has turned his or her life over to do the will of GOD!
2007-05-29 08:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by blahblah 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Being born again means that you have admitted you are a sinner and repent of your sins and ask Jesus to come into your heart and be your savior. People use the term born again because when you accept Christ, you lay down your old life and your sin and begin your new life in Christ.
2007-05-29 08:30:55 · answer #5 · answered by God's Child 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Someone who has been "born-again" by the Spirit of God. All true Christians need to be "born-again" or they're not really Christians. Metaphorically, it is described as having our hearts of stone removed and replaced with one of flesh.
2007-05-29 08:30:10 · answer #6 · answered by Soundtrack to a Nightmare 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
A person who has accepted Jesus as their personal Savior. That He is the Son of God and died so that we may live. It's a heart knowledge, something that you know deep inside your being.
John 3:1-6
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
2The 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.
3Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4Nicodemus 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?
5Jesus 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.
6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
2007-05-29 08:36:00 · answer #7 · answered by Princess of the Realm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Born again,, to me means you are born again with the Holy Spirit, Once you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior..The Holy Spirit is God in you..
2007-05-29 08:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by dolphinchic 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a christian who is born of the Spirit and experiences a conversion.
2007-05-29 08:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
In order to truly be considered a Christian, you need to be born again in the Spirit. This is referred to by Jesus himself in scripture, and requires you to confess your sin to God, ask forgiveness, and ask Jesus Christ to be your personal Savior.
Baptism is an act that symbolizes death (submersion) and rebirth as a new creation.
2007-05-29 08:30:33 · answer #10 · answered by Boatman 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋