Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Born Again and Sure

Those who are born again can be sure. Jesus made it clear in his discussion with Nicodemus, found in the third chapter of John's Gospel. Believing on the Son of God was the real issue. Those who are born again believe on the Lord Jesus Christ (John 3:16, 36). Those who are born again can be sure, based upon the clear teaching of the Bible.

Our first birth is by the flesh. Our new birth is by the Spirit. We are born again by the work of the Holy Spirit, through faith in Jesus Christ our Lord. Those who are born again can be sure, because they believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. "Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God" (1 John 5:1).

Jesus said to Nicodemus, "If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?" (John 3:12). Nicodemus was a religious man who was not born again. His unbelief was the evidence. Only God knows how many religious people today have not been born again.

Believing on the Lord Jesus Christ means you are born again (Acts 16:31). All who are born again believe the gospel of Jesus Christ (Romans 1:16). We believe Christ died for our sins, according to the Scripture. We believe Christ is risen from the dead, according to the Scripture (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).