To be born again! Many may have the same question Nicodemus presented to Jesus. (John 3:4) Here's what He said to the member of the Pharisees.
John 3:3, "In reply (to Nicodemus' question of how one could enter his mother's womb again) Jesus declared, 'I (Jesus) tell you the truth, no one can see the Kingdom of GOD unless he is born again.'
John 3:5-7, "Jesus (repeats), 'I tell you the truth, NO ONE can enter the Kingdom of GOD unless he is born of the water (natural birth) and the Spirit (salvation in Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit. vs6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. vs7 You should not be surprised at My saying, 'You must be born again."
Three times Jesus repeated, "You must be born again!" Man is made in GOD's image (Genesis 1:26-27) This image is trifold; GOD the Father, GOD the Son (Jesus Christ), and GOD the Holy Spirit. The Father is perfect. (Matthew 5:48) He is just... (II Thessalonians 1:6) This is His attitude, disposition and attitude. Our image also comprises of personality, though in a fallen state. The Son (Jesus Christ) is the physical aspect of GOD. GOD became a Man in Jesus Christ. We also have physical bodies, though fallen from sin. The Holy Spirit is GOD in the Spirit Who enters into each born again believer. Man's spirit became dead when the fall occurred. It is only revived when one admits to Him of being a sinner and wanting His forgiveness. This is when the rebirth occurs! Man's spirit is reborn when the Holy Spirit enters upon salvation in Jesus Christ!
Have you been reborn? This life in this fallen world is, "What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." (James 4:14) "Remember, O GOD, that my life is but a breath... (Job 7:7) "As a cloud vanishes and is gone, so he who goes down to the grave..." (Job 7:9) Life in this fallen world is but a vapor, a vanishing cloud, the blink of an eye! Eternity is forevermore! Where will you spend it, with GOD in the New Heaven, New Earth, and New Jerusalem or forevermore in the Lake of Fire where in Jesus' words there is "gnashing of teeth!" (Matthew 8:12, 13:42, 13:50, 22:13, 24:51, 25:30, Luke 13:28)
Have you been reborn? This life in this fallen world is, "What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." (James 4:14) "Remember, O GOD, that my life is but a breath... (Job 7:7) "As a cloud vanishes and is gone, so he who goes down to the grave..." (Job 7:9) Life in this fallen world is but a vapor, a vanishing cloud, the blink of an eye! Eternity is forevermore! Where will you spend it, with GOD in the New Heaven, New Earth, and New Jerusalem or forevermore in the Lake of Fire where in Jesus' words there is "gnashing of teeth!" (Matthew 8:12, 13:42, 13:50, 22:13, 24:51, 25:30, Luke 13:28)
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