What does it mean when someone says they are "Born Again"?
Eph 4:22-24 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Abraham and Sarah received new names- new identities. They also lived a new life till the day they died.
We may not all receive new names while on earth, but we can receive new identities and live a new life.
Someone asked "when were the disciples born again?" I believe it happened when Jesus told them to drop everything and follow Him and so they did. At first it seemed Judas had dropped everything, but in time it was exposed that he did not drop his love for money. Judas' love for money was more than his love for Jesus. The others made mistakes along the way but in time their devotion to Jesus was proven.
Jesus is still calling out today...
Mat 16:24b ... "Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat; I am. Don't run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I'll show you how.
The choice is yours.
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