Posted by Emmanuel Usikaro
Discipleship - Bible Studies
John 3:1-3 in the King James Version of the Bible contains an important message about being born again. In this passage, a Pharisee named Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night and acknowledges that he believes Jesus is a teacher who comes from God. Jesus responds by telling Nicodemus that unless a person is born again, they cannot see the kingdom of God.
To be “born again” is not a physical rebirth, but a spiritual one. It is a transformation of the heart and mind that occurs when a person accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. This new birth brings about a change in one’s relationship with God and a new life in Christ.
Jesus explains to Nicodemus that being born again requires being born of water and of the Spirit. The water represents the cleansing of sin, while the Spirit represents the renewal of the heart and mind. To be born again, a person must first recognize their sinfulness and need for salvation. They must repent of their sins and believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
This transformation is not something that can be earned or achieved through one’s own efforts. It is a gift from God, given through faith in Jesus Christ. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus made it possible for us to be born again and reconciled to God.
Being born again brings about a new life in Christ. It is a life filled with hope, purpose, and meaning. The old life of sin and separation from God is replaced with a new life of righteousness and fellowship with God. The Holy Spirit comes to live within us, guiding us, and empowering us to live for Christ.
As Christians, being born again is not just a one-time event. It is an ongoing process of transformation as we seek to become more like Christ. We must continually renew our minds and hearts, putting off the old ways of sin and embracing the new life in Christ.
In conclusion, being born again is a spiritual transformation that occurs when a person accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. It is a new birth that brings about a change in one’s relationship with God and a new life in Christ. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we are reconciled to God and empowered to live for Him. Being born again is not just a one-time event but an ongoing process of transformation as we seek to become more like Christ.
