4. THE GOSPEL OF JOHN.

WHAT IS THIS BORN-AGAIN THING?

The first person who wanted to know the answer to this question was Nicodemus, the leader of the Pharisees.

His name means “CONQUEROR” ( victory ) OF THE PEOPLE.” He was an upright man upholding the laws of Moses. Yet he had a hunger deep in his heart that there must be more than he knew or had experienced.

So he, not to be seen by men, came to Jesus by night to search out this matter.

Jesus gladly welcomed him. “Come in, Nick, and warm yourself by the fire. It certainly is cold outside.”

Nicodemus reverently entered the room, glad to warm himself near the crackling fire.

Once seated while drinking a hot beverage. Jesus asked, “What is it you want to know?” Jesus lovingly looked straight into his heart ❤️.

Nicodemus, though a good man, wanted to know how he could be sure he would go to Heaven.

Jesus, reading his heart condition, knew that Nicodemus was a devout religious man but spiritually empty of the Holy Spirit within.

Yes he was a lost soul, as religion could not regenerate his soul.

Jesus answered him. “Nicodemus, you must be born again!” John chapter 3:7.      He continued, “Unless you are born again, you will not even see the Kingdom of Heaven.”           John chapter 3:3.

He gently taught him, saying,” No matter what good you do on the outside is insufficient, as you need an inward change.”

That can only happen through a supernatural act of God when the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin and brings New Life, transforming our souls.

Nicodemus questioned this and asked Jesus how this could be. “Can a man enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?”

Jesus replied, “Truly and honestly, I say to you. A man must be born of water (natural birth) and the Spirit ( spiritual birth).

The new birth is not a reformation of human nature but a creative act of the Holy Spirit.        

2nd Corinthians 5:17.

“THEREFORE, IF ANY MAN BE IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION. OLD THINGS HAVE PASSED AWAY; BEHOLD ALL THINGS HAVE BECOME NEW.”

You see, the work of Christ in our lives is a perfect transformation.           Our sins are remembered no more FOREVER!!  So when we stand before God in judgment, we are only judged according to our works.  The result is a “reward”  or loss of that reward, not our Salvation.

I Corinthians 3:11,12. This occurs at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The condition of the new birth is putting your faith in Christ crucified.

Through the new birth, the believer becomes a partaker of the Divine Nature and Christ Himself.

Galatians chapter 2:20.

I AM CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST: NEVERTHELESS, I LIVE, YET NOT I,  BUT CHRIST WHO LIVES IN ME: AND THE LIFE I NOW LIVE IN  THE FLESH, I LIVE BY THE FAITH OF THE SON OF GOD WHO LOVED ME AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR ME.”

You see, the Christian life is the out-living of the in-living Christ.

In Ezekiel chapter 36:26, God Himself puts it this way. “I will give you a new heart and put a new Spirit in you.”

Another wonderful scripture to consider is.                                      1 Peter chapter 1:23.

It is “being born again not of a corruptible seed ( sperm) but of an incorruptible seed” ( God’s eternal sperm that never fades away or dies).

Can you see, dear reader, that this means your Salvation is incorruptible !!

Are you truly born again, or are you trying to be a Christian by your actions or good character?  That’s why Jesus was imperative with Nicodemus. “You must be born again.” It is a heart change that will lead to good character, and a likeness to Christ.

You have heard the term “repent” In the Aramaic the language spoken of the time of John the Baptist it meant more than changing your mind. The Hebrew and the Aramaic tell us to “leave our sin behind and turn to the Holy God.”

We obey Him because we love Him and are eternally grateful that He suffered and died for us, shedding His precious blood on Calvary’s tree. We cannot earn our Salvation. We accept it as a free gift from God. Oh, thank you, Jesus!

“It’s not by our works of righteousness that we have done, but according to His Mercy, He saved us.”

What a wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord, what a wonderful Saviour is He. To be loved, chosen, and born again thrills me no end, and I want to shout it from the highest hill so everyone will come to Him and be saved.

There is no other way to God, only one road, not many roads that lead to Heaven.

JESUS SAID, “I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE. NO ONE CAN COME TO THE FATHER BUT BY ME.”              

John 14:6.

Allow me to ask you, are you Born Again?

This is a personal question, not a private one. If you are genuinely saved, everyone will know. You can’t keep quiet, and people will see the difference. You will suddenly want others to know. You will not be afraid to speak His name and lead them to know Him.

ARE YOU BORN AGAIN?

Ask Jesus to save you. Here is a typical prayer you can pray.

“Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need to be born again. I believe you opened the way for me to go to Heaven by dying on the cross and rising again. Please come into my life, forgive my sin, and live your life in me. Thank you.”

Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, you are born again; tell someone, or email me at  heatherdalzell777@Gmail.com. 

Go forward in your new life, attending a Bible-believing Church where you can understand God’s Word and meet others in God’s family.

“Father, please bless and protect this dear soul that has come to You now. Lead and guide (him her) in your ways and keep them forever in your care.”

Yes, Amen.

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Blessings to you.

This gives us a glimpse of what flowers in Heaven may look like. 

Can’t Wait!!