'Born Again' Christians usually presents themselves as 'non-denominational church', an easy way to attract different Christian religious groups to their sects. All Christians are welcome in their gatherings; but after some prayers and teachings, the pastor slowly start to inject protestant doctrines to all those who are listening to him. If you are a Catholic, he will open the Bible and start to criticize 'statue making' and 'Mother Mary'. This group believes and propagates the 'Bible alone theory' of Martin Luther. It has thousands of divisions with contrary views and different names as their members follow miracle workers and preachers of their choice.
The name 'Born Again' comes from an unauthentic translation of the Bible: Jesus said to Nicodemus: "Truly, truly I say to you, unless one is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God, unless he is born of water and Spirit. (Jn: 3-5)
Here is the original Greek manuscript of this Gospel, John never uses the word 'born again'.
2007-09-14 18:32:26 · 14 answers · asked by Perceptive 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
("palin" is again; born "gennethe"). All Catholic translations are using the correct word written in Greek, "anothen" which means "from above" or "born above" when they translated. The name 'born again' itself is an artificial creation of some Protestant ministers, and was never spoken by Jesus.
Born again people believe that when they confess "I am born again", they automatically become born again! Just say "I accept Jesus as Lord and Savior" we become worthy to go to heaven! It is like an instant coffee, an easy way and shortcut to go to heaven.
This foolish concepts of 'Born Again' groups are coming from the teachings of Martin Luther who said, 'faith alone is the way to salvation (without works) the Bible alone is the basis of faith' (not the preaching and preaching and practices of the Apostles as the Catholic Church considers Holy Traditions).
2007-09-14 18:33:23 · update #1
Some preachers of this religion even believe that 'The Church alone will not save' and 'Baptism is not essential for salvation'. If these were the case, why did Jesus institute Baptism and the Church?
2007-09-14 18:34:02 · update #2
The mere emotional satisfaction that we get from music and loud shoutings of prayers will never make us genuine Christians. Work must follow our faith as St. James "Faith without work is dead". Jesus Himself says to us: "Not anyone who calls me Lord, Lord, will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do what my Father in Heaven wants them to do" (Mat. 7:21) At the time of Judgment, Christ will come in His glory and He will separate the wicked from the righteous and everyone will be rewarded according to their works. "I was hungry you; gave me food." "I was thirsty; you gave me drink" that is the way Jesus will judge us.
2007-09-14 18:34:47 · update #3
But 'Born Again' trusts in the theory of Luther 'faith alone is the basis of salvation'. At the time of Judgment, when 'Born Again' makes a statement; "I accepted You as my Lord and Savior" will they be taken to heaven? Will Martin Luther come to rescue them by quoting his theory? The way of Martin Luther and the way of salvation that is written in the Bible are entirely different!
2007-09-14 18:35:09 · update #4
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Catholics, don't you think we should all be aware of this fact?
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2007-09-14 18:35:54 · update #5
o f water and of spirit when I was baptised at 7 day old. My parents did their job. Who'sparents wouldnot insure that their child was wahsed clean of orugunal sin at the ealriest possible opportunity.
2007-09-15 09:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by johnnydepp1118 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Born again" simply means the acceptance of Christ as your personal Lord and Savior of your eternal soul.
That's completely different from "non-denominational".
And, yes, being "non-denom" does NOT mean that everything in it will be pleasing and acceptible to everyone present. The Protestant Movement is a clear example of some people not willing/able to accept some of the doctrine of the Catholic Church.
Further splits (Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist, etc etc) show how people/churches further divide based upon interpretation of scripture.
Wrong? Right? Doesn't really matter...it's reality.
2007-09-14 18:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
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2016-05-19 23:54:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While this is very much a surface level examination of the information in the Scriptures, I nevertheless agree with you. I came from a Pentecostal background, and four years ago I would have said you were damned and on your way to Hell. Glad to be Catholic now.
P.S. I know Yahoo answers is a hard forum to discuss these issues thoroughly.
2007-09-14 18:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by delsydebothom 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
In that verse(John:3-5) you don't even list the chapter in the book...wtf?
Anyway, I never saw the word "born-again" it's just term refering to baptism and the acceptance of God...
I soon shall be born-again but I am not non-denominational or evangelical or anything like that.
2007-09-14 18:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Have you ever experienced being born-again? You fail to make your point because the important part of Jesus message is being born of the water (Baptized in Jesus name) and receiving the indwelling of God Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.
So being born-again is an experience you apparently have not experienced. I did in 2003, and it is real. So unless you experienced it for yourself. I can see how it makes little since to you.
Go. www.endtime.com and on your left side click on "document library" then click on "view document documents" find "What Do You Mean Born-Again."
God Bless You
2007-09-14 18:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think you have too much time on your hands to really care about that terminology. Whether I say "born again" or "born from above," what matters is that I am following Jesus Christ.
2007-09-14 18:40:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Amen, Amen, brother!! You are SO right!
That lil sinner's prayer as a means of salvation is a dang joke.
2007-09-15 03:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by SpiritRoaming 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
your point being?
Whatever Luther said, most progressive Protestants have better things to do than worry about the issues you raise. Nor do we engage in disputes with Catholics, except perhaps the Opus Dei types. Social justice!!!!!!!!!!
2007-09-14 18:44:12 · answer #9 · answered by mr_fartson 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
most catholics should are aware of this fact and we should do our best to teach other catholics and our seperated brothers and sisters in christ such facts so that we may all be one in the true holy catholic and apostolic. thanks for your efforts and keep up the good work.
2007-09-14 19:43:45 · answer #10 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋