How To Be Born Again!
Some people say, "What’s all this
fuss about being ‘born again’? Why are so many talking about it?
Actually, similar questions were first asked years ago.
In fact, a leading member of the ruling council during Jesus’ day,
Nicodemus, had a similar reaction when Jesus said, "Except a man be born
again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."1
Startled, the council member asked, "How can a man
be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother’s
womb, and be born?" 2 Jesus’ response—"That which is born of the flesh is flesh;
and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit"3 —stated
again that one must experience a spiritual rebirth in order to enter
heaven. "You must be born again."4
A Very Personal Question
Have you been born again? Have you experienced the
spiritual rebirth Jesus said was absolutely necessary for entrance into
heaven? This is the one thing, according to the Word of God, that will
determine your eternal destiny.
If you really want to know how to be born again, here is
the answer from God’s Word.
We must recognize the fact that we are sinners,
that we’ve violated God’s laws—and we all have. God says, "All
have sinned, and come short of the glory of God....There is not a just man
upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not."5
We must repent of our sins. The Bible says, God
"commandeth all men everywhere to repent."6 Jesus
said, "Except you repent, you shall all likewise perish."7
It was for our sins—yours and mine—that
Jesus, the Son of God, left heaven and came to earth to give up His
life that we might be forgiven. "Hereby perceive we the love
of God, because He laid down His life for us."8 Then Jesus
rose from the dead, proving His victory over sin and death.
We must receive Christ into our lives as our
Saviour from sin. We read in the Bible, speaking of Jesus Christ, "As
many as received Him, to them gave He power to become sons of God, even to
them that believe on His name."9
The Promise of God
The moment we open our hearts to Jesus Christ and place
our complete trust in Him—and Him alone—as our Saviour, God promises
to forgive our sins, save our soul, and reserve us a home in heaven.
God says, "These things have I written unto you
that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you
have eternal life."10 Jesus promises, "He that
heareth My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life,
and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto
life."11
You can be born again simply by praying and asking Jesus
Christ to work this miracle in your life. Although it’s your heart’s
attitude that counts, here’s a suggested prayer to help guide you:
God, I am willing to repent of my sins and receive Jesus
as my Savior. I do believe He died for me and was raised again to give me
new spiritual life. Thank you, God, for saving me.
If you truly believe, you will be born again and you
will begin an exciting, eternal journey, one that can take you through the
pressures of this life like nothing you’ve ever experienced before!
If this has been your decision and your prayer, send
your name to the following address. You will receive some literature to
help you start the exciting adventure that is the Christian life.
Bible references: (1) John 3:3, (2) John 3:4, (3) John
3:6, (4) John 3:7, (5) Romans 3:23, Ecclesiastes 7:20, (6) Acts 17:30, (7)
Luke 13:3, (8) 1 John 3:16, (9) John 1:12, (10) 1 John 5:13, (11) John
5:24.
Art DeMoss, Phil Landrum, Kenneth Linsley
American Tract Society
P.O. Box 462008
Garland, TX 75046
amtract@aol.com
www.gospelcom.net/ats
For orders or a free catalog:
1-800-54-TRACT
Bible references: KJV
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