ARE YOU BORN AGAIN?

John 3:1-7 AMPC

Now there was a certain man among the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler (a leader, an authority) among the Jews, [2] Who came to Jesus at night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know and are certain that You have come from God [as] a Teacher; for no one can do these signs (these wonderworks, these miracles-and produce the proofs) that You do unless God is with him. [3] Jesus answered him, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that unless a person is born again (anew, from above), he cannot ever see (know, be acquainted with, and experience) the kingdom of God. [4] Nicodemus said to Him, How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter his mother's womb again and be born? [5] Jesus answered, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, unless a man is born of water and [even] the Spirit, he cannot [ever] enter the kingdom of God. [6] What is born of [from] the flesh is flesh [of the physical is physical]; and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. [7] Marvel not [do not be surprised, astonished] at My telling you, You must all be born anew (from above).

 

Have you ever asked yourself this life-changing question: Are you born again?

It’s not just a religious phrase or a trendy slogan—it’s the most important question you will ever answer.

Are you born again? 

This is a very potent and life-changing question.

Are you born again, or are you one of the many who call themselves “Christians” just to identify with a group or religion?

The biblical worldview is that Christianity is often seen as just another fanatical religious group.

Why must we be born again? 

We were born dead in sin—a spiritual death that separates us from God at our natural birth. The need for the new birth arises from the inability of the natural man to see or enter the kingdom of God without a mediator, as prescribed in John 14:5.

However gifted, moral, or refined the natural man may be, he is blind to spiritual truth and powerless to enter God’s kingdom on his own merit because he cannot understand, obey, or please God without the Holy Spirit.

Born again! If you tell the average person on the street that they must be born again, they think you mean they must mend their ways or turn over a new leaf. This gives the impression that man can work on the outer self to become a better person—but that’s not the problem. The real problem lies within the spiritual man.

There is only one avenue into heaven: you must be born again.

Water baptism, church membership, religious duties, alms or charity, living a moral life, taking the Lord’s Supper, or being a member of a denomination cannot save us. You must be born again, and that new birth comes only from above.

Like Nicodemus, we all need spiritual rebirth; simply being religious is not enough.

To enter God’s kingdom—heaven—we must not only be born physically of water and the flesh but also supernaturally of the Spirit. Although Nicodemus had asked no question, Jesus knew what he wished to ask. The Lord answers that a new birth—a new heart and a new nature—is necessary, according to Jeremiah 31:31: He will put His law in our inward parts and write it on our hearts.

Jesus uses the image of a second birth to explain what happens to believers at conversion. The Holy Spirit cleanses us from sin and makes us new in Christ.

This question and answer still apply to all humanity today: Are you genuinely born again?

Being born again simply means leaving the security of one known existence for another unknown one. That can be a frightening prospect, but it is the best and most important thing a person can ever do to secure eternity. The new birth—being born again—should be seen and accepted as a new beginning, overthrowing the old and making you a brand-new creation.

No matter how moral, gifted, or refined we are, the natural man is blind to spiritual truth and powerless to enter God’s kingdom on his own merit. Without the Holy Spirit, we cannot understand, obey, or please God.

The new birth is a supernatural work of God. It’s not self-improvement—it’s a spiritual rebirth. Jesus explained that we must be born of water and the Spirit. This means receiving a new heart and a new nature.

Anyone yet to be born again is in spiritual darkness.

As a new creation, you do not have to allow the old things that happened to you to affect your new life. According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, you become a new creature with a new life in Christ.

You simply need to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior to be born again. Why not give your heart to Him today? Just ask Him to come into your heart and life.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

-        -Have you ever assumed that good works or religious rituals were enough for salvation? Why?

-        How does John 3:1–7 challenge your understanding of entering God’s kingdom?

-        What steps can you take today to ensure you are truly born again?

-        If you are already born again, how can you share this truth with others in love?

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, I repent and turn to You. I invite You into my heart as my Lord and Saviour. Make me a new creation and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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