I have always thought it rather funny when denominational people who call themselves Christian separate themselves from "those born agains"! They don't really understand that unless you ARE "born again" you are NOT a Christian! Proof? John 3:3 & 7:
3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again.' NKJV
Jesus said this! That means that it is pretty important for us to find out what He means and to obey this instruction! Here are these verses from the Amplified Bible:
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. 7 Marvel not [do not be surprised, astonished] at My telling you, You must all be born anew (from above).
He tells us in verse 8 that being born again is being born "of the Spirit". That means that the New Birth is the work of the Spirit of God. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us this:
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. KJV
So how does someone get to be born again? Look at Romans 10:9-10:
9 Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart a person believes (adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Christ) and so is justified (declared righteous, acceptable to God), and with the mouth he confesses (declares openly and speaks out freely his faith) and confirms [his] salvation. AMP
Have YOU done so yet? If you have, then you ARE born again! If you have not, is there any reason you can't do so right now? Pray THIS prayer with me right now, believing in your heart, and know beyond doubt that you ARE a born again child of the Most High God!
Almighty God, I am a sinner. I believe that Jesus Christ came to this earth, died on the cross for me, was raised from the dead, and is now seated at Your right hand. I accept and receive Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour and I invite Him to come into my heart and become Lord over my life. I thank You now Father, for welcoming me into Your family. You are my Father. I am Your child. Jesus is my Lord! Amen.
AMEN! Now you need to get yourself into a good, solid local church where the entire Word of God is taught so that you can grow in an environment of unconditional love and support! The Spoken Word Church is such a church! If you are in our area, I invite you to come! If you are not, then contact us through the link to our website on the left and let us help you find one in your area. And NOW, if you overhear someone mocking the "born agains", you can let them know that you ARE, and that they had better be! Here is Hillsong Young and Free with a great song called "Alive":
Shalom in Him!
