The number of conversations I have had with people about this subject is definitely in the thousands! Generally people want to argue with this statement, "you must be born again". Even after they realize that it is a direct quote from Jesus Himself, most will continue to argue! Even after they see that Jesus spoke it twice in the same context and explained it clearly, they want to argue!
Why? Bottom line is that they are lost. They are still in the darkness and have not experienced the truth of this statement. Anyone who has been "born again" knows that it is a difficult thing to explain apart from these words. Jesus actually said it best. Imagine that, Jesus actually knew how to communicate want needs to happen for someone to be in heaven.
If you have been arguing, I suggest you stop. Who is big enough to argue with God? Do you actually believe you could win an argument with Him? Do you think He will change heaven's requirements because you didn't agree with Him? I think not. Repent and believe. Let God's life become reality for you. Be "born again". There is no other way.
Being born again is as difficult and as impossible as it sounds, but while with man these things are impossible, all things are possible with God.
ReplyDeleteThis is foolishness to those that are perishing, but life and vitality to those whose hearts have been turned back toward Him by grace through faith in Jesus Christ our Lord!