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  1. Born again - Wikipedia

    • To be born again, or to experience the new birth, is a phrase, particularly in evangelical Christianity, that refers to a "spiritual rebirth", or a regeneration of the human spirit. In contrast to one's physical birth, being "born again" is distinctly and separately caused by the operation of the Holy Spirit, and it occurs when one surrenders their life to Christ (John 3:5, Titus 3:5)… See more

    Origin

    The term is derived from an event in the Gospel of John in which the words of Jesus were not understood by a Jewish … See more

    Denominational positions

    Anabaptist denominations, such as the Mennonites, teach that "True faith entails a new birth, a spiritual regeneration by God's grace and power; 'believers' are those who have become the spiritual children of God." In … See more

    Disagreements between denominations

    The term "born again" is used by several Christian denominations, but there are disagreements on what the term means, and whether members of other denominations are justified in claiming to be born-again … See more

    History and usage

    Historically, Christianity has used various metaphors to describe its rite of initiation, that is, spiritual regeneration via the sacrament of baptism by the power of the water and the spirit. This remains the common u… See more

    Names which have been inspired by the term

    The idea of "rebirth in Christ" has inspired some common European forenames: French René/Renée, Dutch Renaat/Renate, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Croatian Renato/Renata, Latin Renatus/Renata, all of which m… See more

    Statistics

    The Oxford Handbook of Religion and American Politics notes: "The GSS ... has asked a born-again question on three occasions ... 'Would you say you have been 'born again' or have had a 'born-again' expe… See more

    See also

    Christianity portal
    Evangelical Christianity portal
    Aldersgate Day – Methodist commemorative day
    Altar call – Tradition in some Chris… See more

     
  1. What does it mean to be born again? - Billy Graham Evangelistic …

  2. What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

    Jan 20, 2023 · When one is saved, he has been born again, spiritually renewed, and is now a child of God by right of that new birth. Faith in Jesus Christ, the One who paid the penalty of sin when He died on the cross, is the means by which …

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  5. What Is a Born Again Christian? Bible Meaning Explained

    Jul 21, 2024 · In Christian theology, being "born again" is understood as a spiritual rebirth. It signifies a profound transformation or conversion experience where an individual turns away from a life apart from God and accepts Jesus …

  6. You Must Be Born Again - Meaning & Importance of …

    Apr 23, 2021 · Jesus made it clear: to enter the kingdom of God and experience true transformation, forgiveness, and healing, complete renewal and regeneration are required. The poison of sin is too great to...

  7. The Meaning and Significance of Being …

    Mar 12, 2024 · In this article, we’ll explore what it means to be a born again Christian, the role of faith and belief, and how sin and repentance factor into the transformative experience.

  8. What Does it Mean to Be Born Again? - Billy Graham Evangelistic …

  9. What do Christians mean by saying they are born again?

    When a person believes in Jesus, he or she is born again and becomes part of God's family—a child of God. He or she has a new life that includes eternity with God in heaven. Would you like to be born again?

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