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What does it mean to be a born again Christian? The classic passage from the Bible that answers this question is John 3:1-21. The Lord Jesus Christ is talking to Nicodemus, a prominent Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin (a ruler of the Jews). Nicodemus had come to Jesus at night. Nicodemus had questions to ask Jesus.

As Jesus talked with Nicodemus, He said "...Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, You must be born again...." (John 3:3-7).

The phrase "born again" literally means "born from above." Nicodemus had a real need. He needed a change of his heart--a spiritual transformation. New birth, being born again, is an act of God whereby eternal life is imparted to the person who believes (2 Corinthians 5:17; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 John 2:29; 3:9; 4:7; 5:1-4, 18). John 1:12,13 indicates that "born again" also carries the idea "to become children of God" through trust in the name of Jesus Christ.

The question logically comes, "Why does a person need to be born again?" The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 2:1 says, "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins..." To the Romans in Romans 3:23, the Apostle wrote, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." So, a person needs to be born again in order to have their sins forgiven and have a relationship with God.

How does that come to be? Ephesians 2:8,9 states, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works lest any man should boast." When one is "saved," he/she has been born again, spiritually renewed, and is now a child of God by right of new birth. Trusting in Jesus Christ, the One who paid the penalty of sin when He died on the cross, is what it means to be "born again" spiritually. "Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation..." (2 Corinthians 5:17a).

If you have never trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior, will you consider the prompting of the Holy Spirit as He speaks to your heart? You need to be born again. Will you pray the prayer of repentance and become a new creation in Christ, today? "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe on His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God" (John 1:12-13).

If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and be born again, here is a sample prayer. Remember, saying this prayer or any other prayer will not save you. It is only trusting in Christ that can save you from sin. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your salvation. "God, I know that I have sinned against you and am deserving of punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness - the gift of eternal life! Amen!

THE SECRET OF CHRISTIANITY !

1 GOD became a man !

2 HE was perfect in all ways !

3 HE was seen by angels as HE was

originally (THE GOD), and as a man !

4 HE taught the non Jewish ( as well as many Jews) !

5 HIS teachings were (and are) believed by MANY people !

6 HE returned to HIS place - we call that place heaven !

This is The Entire Story required to become

A TRUE CHRISTIAN.

The Bible says in Acts 2 : 38 Repent and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and you shall recieve the gift of the Holy Ghost.I suggest you read the whole books of( Acts)for more examples of others being saved and filled with the Holy Ghost.......The book of Acts is where the first church was started..

I do not know how to answer this,I might say I was born Christian.I saw a miracle at age 8, they continued,I am talking real miracles,by age 11 I had already read the entire Bible once, have never changed.Jesus has performed a miracle for me,and holy angels pulled me from death 4 times.So I did not become one, I was born one.

Be atheist like all great christians. All great christians never believed that god will do. So they all went on doing and spent their life for others. That way a person becomes a Christian. Someone has truly said - It is not what we eat but what we digest that makes us strong. It is not what we read but what we remember that makes us learned. It is not what we earn but what we save that makes us rich and similarly, it is not what we preach but what we practice that makes us religious.

Wake up and smell the roses!!! You have been hoodwinked!! Most people are Christians because their parents are. Others are scared into it by the preaching of hell fire and damnation.Get a grip and start standing on your own two feet. Start investigating the bible and the preachers and you will soon learn that a better myth was never told!!!!

Romans 1:20-21: "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened." We must acknowledge God as the Creator of everything and accept our humble position in God's creation.

Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.” We must all realize that we are sinners and that we need forgiveness. We are not worthy of God’s grace.

Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His love toward us, in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Through Jesus, God gave us a way to be saved from our sins. God showed us His love by giving us the potential for life through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ.

Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” If we remain sinners, we will die. However, if we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, and repent of our sins, we will have eternal life.

Romans 10:9-10 “That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Just confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved!

Romans 10:13 “For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” There are no religious formulas or rituals -- Call upon the name of the Lord and you will be saved!

Romans 11:36: "For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen." Determine in your heart to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life today.

How does a person become a christian? Simple, they are born into it not knowing any better, like you and me. Others are scared into it.

How to be Saved (Born Again)

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EVERY PERSON

IS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET RIGHT WITH GOD

For God so loved the world

that He gave His one and only Son (Jesus Christ),

that whoever believes in Him (Jesus Christ) shall not perish (die and go to hell)

but have eternal life.

John 3:16

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EVERY PERSON IS SINFUL AND SEPARATED FROM GOD.

For ALL have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Romans 3:23

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For the wages of sin is death

.Romans 6:23

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EVERY PERSON HAS BUT ONE WAY TO REACH GOD.

Jesus said to him,

"I am the way and the truth and the life,

no one comes to the Father (God) except through me."

John 14:6

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Christ died for our sins...

Jesus was buried...

He was raised on the third day, according to the scriptures.

1 Corinthians 15:3-6

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EVERY PERSON IS CALLED TO MAKE A PERSONAL DECISION

TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST

AS LORD AND SAVIOR.

But as many as received Him (Jesus Christ),

to them He gave the right to become children of God,

even to those who believe in His name.

John 1:12

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For by grace you have been saved through faith;

and that not of yourselves,

it is the gift of God,

not as a result of works, that no one should boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9

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EVERY PERSON

MUST INVITE JESUS CHRIST INTO THEIR LIFE.

AND

ACCEPTING JESUS CHRIST

MEANS REPENTING and TURNING TO GOD.

"Behold, I (Jesus Christ) stand at the door and knock;

if anyone hears My voice and opens the door,

I will come in to him..."

Revelation 3:20

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You, too, can accept Jesus Christ this moment

You, too, can accept Jesus Christ this moment by asking Him to come into your life.

You can do this by praying a prayer like this:

Lord Jesus, I need you. I confess to you that I am a sinner and have sinned against you. Please forgive me of my sins! I turn my life over to you and accept You as my God and Lord and Savior. I invite You to come into me and to take control of my life in every area of my being. I give you permission to be my Lord and Master forever..

Thank You, Father God, for forgiving my sins -- past, present and future -- and for sending Your Son, Your only Son, Jesus, to die for my sins and to give me eternal life.

Thank You, Father and Jesus, that You have promised that You will never leave me or forsake me now that I have asked you to come into my life. Amen."

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If you prayed that prayer, or a prayer like that, you are now a child of God, you are a member of His family! You will have eternal life with Him forever!

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Why would you want to be one?