The picture shows Richard, the proud daddy, when my grandson Zachary was born. The Bible says that we are born again into GOD’s family and become the children of GOD when we believe in JESUS. We know there is rejoicing in heaven (Luke 15:10) when someone is saved and born into GOD’s family. How do you think GOD the FATHER feels when someone comes to CHRIST JESUS and is born as HIS child?
“JESUS answered and said unto him, Verily, verily (I assure you that the truth of the matter is), I say unto you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of GOD. Nicodemus replied, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born. Jesus answered, Verily, verily (I assure you that the truth of the matter is), I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:3-5). Read the entire chapter of John 3 to find out how JESUS explains it).
But how do you get born again?
“Whosoever believes that JESUS is the CHRIST (promised Messiah) is born of GOD: and every one that loves HIM that begat (GOD the FATHER) loves HIM (JESUS) also that is begotten of HIM (GOD the FATHER)” (1 John 5:1).
Who has the right to be called the child of GOD?
“But as many as received HIM (JESUS), to them gave HE power to become the sons of GOD, even to them that believe on HIS (JESUS) name” (John 1:12)
“For whatsoever is born of GOD overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our FAITH. Who is he that overcomes the world (system, thought patterns, standards), but he that believes that JESUS is the SON of GOD?” (1 John 5:4-5).
“If thou shalt confess with your mouth the JESUS is LORD, and believe in your heart that GOD raised HIM from the dead, you shalt be saved. For with the heart man believes unto righteousness (see Romans 3:21-22); and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation… For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved” (Romans 10:9-10, 13)
How do we get that kind of FAITH?
“So, then FAITH comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of GOD” (Romans 10:17).
When we hear the truth from the Word of GOD and receive it as truth we have FAITH. If we suppress the initial awareness of truth, we refuse the love of the truth and do not get FAITH (Romans 1:18-20).
“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of GOD, which lives and abides (lasts) forever” (1 Peter 1:23).
“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby” (1 Peter 2:2).
Have you been born again? I hope so. If you want to but are not quite sure how, ask GOD to show you and carefully reread this outline.
Hugs
Sharon
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