Download or read book What Does It Mean to Be Born Again written by R. C. Sproul and published by Reformation Trust Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jesus said to the Jewish leader Nicodemus, "You must be born again," Nicodemus asked in astonishment, "How can these things be?" Some two thousand years later, people are still confused about the term "born again," though more people than ever claim to have had the experience. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul cuts through the confusion and carefully explains what it means to be born again. Dr. Sproul affirms that the new birth is essential for salvation and goes on to show that this regeneration is a sovereign work of God in our hearts. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Download or read book What Jesus Demands from the World written by John Piper and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2011 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the Gospels and examines what Christ requires of his followers in a redemptive-historical context. New and seasoned believers will see God's loving plan for their ultimate satisfaction. Now in paperback.

Download or read book How To Be Born Again written by Billy Graham and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 1989-02-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Man has a problem and God has an answer in Christ. How the do we respond? Dr. Graham gives the answer in simple, direct, and dynamic language. But he does not stop with the moment of the new birth, for newborns have a lot of growing to do. Here also is essential guidance to take them further, for they can scarcely realize so soon the potential of the new power God can release from deep within them. How to Be Born Again is at once universal and personal, for the new Christian and for the Christian along the way – an irresistible primer for finding salvation, a guidebook for continuing growth.

Download or read book Born Again Now What Jesus written by Bcmg and published by Bcmg. This book was released on 2024-04-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a person becomes born again or is born of the Spirit, they are in the family of God. You are a child of the Most High God-a child of the king! You become a citizen of the kingdom of God. The kingdom is not a place you can join; you must be born into it. Just as a natural father seeds a newborn in a mother's natural life, so it is in the Spirit that we are the seed of our Heavenly Father, who is Spirit. Your flesh is not born again; your Spirit and soul are. This fleshly body is destined to die once; after death is the judgment. The power of being born again is that we get to judge ourselves when we are filled with God's Spirit; it doesn't matter what people think about us. It's what God knows about you and what you must know about yourself...you are born again! No matter the sins or mistakes you have made in the past, the miracle of being born again is that God no longer remembers them. You are given a new and clean slate in the spirit world. Being born again does not mean you will not make mistakes, but we are no longer reckless, irresponsible, or lawless in doing evil. Understanding you are a new creation, old things are passed away, and all things become new. Here are a few to know as a new Believer: Repenting for your sins means acknowledging your sinful nature and avoiding harmful behaviors and attitudes. Decide to change and make Jesus the Lord of your life. Believe in Jesus Christ- Accept that Jesus died on the cross to pay for your sins and rose again from the dead. Have faith that you can be forgiven and have eternal life through his sacrifice. Confess your faith- Openly declare your belief in Jesus by saying, "I confess with my mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in my heart that God raised him from the dead. Be baptized-Baptizing by immersion symbolizes your death to sin and new life in Christ. It is an outward expression of your inner commitment. Read and study the Bible- The Bible guides living as a Christian. Set aside time to read it daily and apply its teaching. Worship and fellowship-Find a Bible-Believing Church and attend services to worship God and connect with other believers. Fellowship helps you grow spiritually, and you should never forget to serve others. Pray-Talk to God regularly to develop a consistent prayer life. Pray for guidance and strength, and share the gospel. Witness to others- Tell others about your faith in Jesus, what he has done in your faith in Jesus, and what he has done in your life. Share the good news of salvation and the kingdom New life in Christ-Experiencing spiritual rebirth and a new relationship with God Seeking to follow Jesus- Living for Christ and His purposes rather than self. Eternal life- Knowing you have the gift of salvation and will spend eternity with God The Born Again experience brings a new spiritual birth and transformed life. It is a lifelong journey of growth in Jesus Christ. Are you ready to tap into the power of the Holy Spirit and become a Born-Again Believer? This book is about those who have taken the step to being a Born Again Christian and even some who have been a Christian for a long time. Discover the revelations of Jesus Christ and who we are in God with "Born Again, Now What Jesus?" This book will empower you to take control of your life and become a ruler of righteousness, not a follower of anything contrary to the will of God. Now that you are Born Again, you become the "What" of God in this world and the kingdom. Let us inspire and uplift those who have chosen to follow Jesus Christ by embodying the love and support they need to thrive in their journey. Together, we can create a community of compassion and encouragement that empowers us all to live a life of purpose and fulfillment.

Download or read book Now That You Are Born Again What Next written by Herman Thystere and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-05-27 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Normal Christian Birth written by David Pawson and published by Anchor Recordings Limited. This book was released on 2022-06-24 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This is a handbook on spiritual obstetrics, written out of deep concern that so many Christians have been badly 'delivered'. So often, later spiritual disease can be traced back to an inadequate initiation into the Kingdom. A better birth means greater growth in a healthy Christian life.' Basing his study on the New Testament, David Pawson advocates a synthesis of the 'liberal' emphasis on repentance, the 'evangelical' on faith, the 'sacramental' on baptism and the 'pentecostal' on the Spirit. He then relates these 'spiritual doors' to the concepts of conversion and regeneration. THE NORMAL CHRISTIAN BIRTH looks at crucial and controversial texts, challenging traditional interpretations. The final section on evangelistic counselling questions the adequacy of the typical 'sinner's prayer' approach. Drawing from scripture and experience, David Pawson gives many practical tips on helping potential disciples to repent, believe, be baptised and receive the Spirit. David Pawson has a worldwide teaching ministry, particularly for church leaders. He is known to many through Christian broadcasting and is the author of numerous books.

Download or read book Let the Nations be Glad written by John Piper and published by Inter-Varsity Press. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Mission is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exist because worship doesn't. Worship is ultimate.' John Piper's contemporary classic draws on key biblical texts to demonstrate that worship is the ultimate goal of the church and that proper worship fuels missionary outreach. Piper offers a biblical defence of God's supremacy in all things, providing a sound theological foundation for missions. He examines whether Jesus is the only way to salvation and issues a passionate plea for God-centredness in the missionary enterprise, seeking to define the scope of the task and the means for reaching 'all nations'. Let the Nations Be Glad! is a trusted resource for missionaries, pastors, church leaders, youth workers, seminary students, and all who want to connect their labours to God's global purposes. This third edition has been revised and expanded throughout and includes new material on the 'prosperity gospel'.

Download or read book Spirit Soul and Body written by Andrew Wommack and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever asked yourself what changed when you were "born again?" You look in the mirror and see the same reflection - your body hasn't changed. You find yourself acting the same and yielding to those same old temptations - that didn't seem to change either. So you wonder, Has anything really changed? The correct answer to that question is foundational for receiving from God. If you lack this basic understanding, you'll forever ask yourself doubt-filled questions like: "How could God love somebody like me?" and "How can I possibly expect to receive anything from the Lord? I don't deserve it, I'm not good enough!" Spirit, Soul, and Body will help you eliminate those and other doubt-filled questions that destroy your faith. If you have trouble receiving from God, this is a must-read!

Download or read book Seeing and savouring Jesus Christ written by JOHN PIPER and published by Inter-Varsity Press. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is Jesus Christ? You've never met Him in person, and you don't know anyone who has. But there is a way to know who he is. How? Jesus Christ - the divine Person revealed in the Bible - has a unique excellence and a spiritual beauty that speaks directly to our souls and says, "Yes, this is truth." It's like seeing the sun and knowing that it is light, or tasting honey and knowing that it is sweet. The depth and complexity of Jesus shatter our simple mental frameworks. He baffled proud scribes with his wisdom but was understood and loved by children. He calmed a raging storm with a word but would not get himself down from the cross. Look at the Jesus of the Bible. Keep your eyes open, and fill them with the portrait of Jesus in God's Word. Jesus said, "If anyone's will is to do God's will, He will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority." Ask God for the grace to do His will, and you will see the truth of His Son. John Piper has written this book in the hope that all will see Jesus for who he really is and will come to enjoy him above all else.

Download or read book Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart written by J. D. Greear and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “If there were a Guinness Book of World Records entry for ‘amount of times having prayed the sinner’s prayer,’ I’m pretty sure I’d be a top contender,” says pastor and author J. D. Greear. He struggled for many years to gain an assurance of salvation and eventually learned he was not alone. “Lack of assurance” is epidemic among evangelical Christians. In Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart, J. D. shows that faulty ways of present- ing the gospel are a leading source of the confusion. Our presentations may not be heretical, but they are sometimes misleading. The idea of “asking Jesus into your heart” or “giving your life to Jesus” often gives false assurance to those who are not saved—and keeps those who genuinely are saved from fully embracing that reality. Greear unpacks the doctrine of assurance, showing that salvation is a posture we take to the promise of God in Christ, a posture that begins at a certain point and is maintained for the rest of our lives. He also answers the tough questions about assurance: What exactly is faith? What is repentance? Why are there so many warnings that seem to imply we can lose our salvation? Such issues are handled with respect to the theological rigors they require, but Greear never loses his pastoral sensitivity or a communication technique that makes this message teachable to a wide audience from teens to adults.

Download or read book Born Again Now What written by Joseph Brice and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born Again Now What? Being born again refers to a spiritual transformation and regeneration that occurs when someone accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. When we experience spiritual rebirth, we inherit God's spiritual nature. It is a spiritual rebirth that involves turning away from sinful behaviors and attitudes and dedicating one's life to following Jesus. This comes from John 3:3, where Jesus tells Nicodemus, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." To be born again means to receive God's grace and forgiveness through faith in Christ. It is a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit that gives a person a new heart, mind, and spirit. When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you may experience people misunderstanding you, turning against you, or even hating you. This is because you now belong to a different kingdom - the kingdom of God. Previously, you belonged to the same kingdom as those people, but now you have a spiritual birthmark given to you by God that the devil recognizes. Regardless of age, gender, race, or economic status, if you encounter God and give your life to Christ, you may notice people treating you differently the next day. They may begin to distance themselves from you simply because you are now a different person spiritually. This is why, as a born-again Christian, it may be hard to fit in with others who have not had this experience. It's like two different worlds colliding. Being born again means that you are no longer under Satan's dominion, and he has no legal right to you. Sin gives him power over your life. Therefore, if you live in sin, you are essentially putting Satan in the position of God in your life. The Holy Spirit is our comforter and our power! As believers, we have allowed the enemy in disguise to reduce our faith to a mere religion, forgetting that Jesus came to expose and destroy the works of the devil. Jesus did not come to this world to start a new religion; this is a great deception from the enemy. He came to restore us to our original place as sons and daughters of the Most High God. Remember, Satan was called "the prince of this world," but Jesus is the King of everything. Let us not forget that we are kings and priests, empowered to live a life of purpose and fulfillment. So, let us focus on the true meaning of Jesus' message and strive to live our lives according to His teachings. Jesus said, "I came that you may have life and live it to the full." Some key aspects of being born again include: Repentance- turning away from sin and seeking God's forgiveness Faith in Jesus-believing that Jesus died for your sins and rose again New life in Christ-Experiencing spiritual rebirth and a new relationship with God Seeking to follow Jesus- Living for Christ and His purposes rather than self. Eternal life- Knowing you have the gift of salvation and will spend eternity with God In summary, being born again involves a dramatic change of heart and mind that results in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It marks the beginning of a new life lived for God's glory. He came unto his own, and his own didn't receive him. But as many as received him, to them gave he the power to become the sons and daughters of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor the will of man, but of God. John 1: 11-13 Are you ready to tap into the power of the Holy Spirit and become a born-again believer? Discover the revelations of Christ and who we are in Him with "Born Again, Now What...Jesus Is The Resurrection." This book will empower you to take control of your life and become a ruler, not a follower.

Download or read book Holy Bible NIV written by Various Authors, and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 6637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

Download or read book A Sermon on Regeneration written by George Whitefield and published by Curiosmith. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whitefield explores the doctrine of genuine regeneration and how little it is understood. He warns that "nothing short of a thorough sound conversion will fit thee for the kingdom of heaven." What does it mean to be in Christ and to be a new creature? He explains the reasoning why this must be the case. He explains what practical effects this has in life. "Let each of us therefore seriously put this question to our hearts: Have we received the Holy Ghost since we believed? Are we new creatures in Christ, or no?"

Download or read book Keep in Step with the Spirit second edition written by J I Packer and published by Inter-Varsity Press. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25). The Holy Spirit empowers us, guides us, and enables us to grow and endure in our relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ. Often the most misunderstood member of the Trinity, the person of the Spirit continues to attract attention today amidst church revivals and renewals. In this new edition of his classic Keep in Step with the Spirit, J. I. Packer seeks to help Christians reaffirm the biblical call to holiness and the Spirit s role in keeping our covenant with God. Packer guides us through the riches and depth of the Spirit s work, assesses versions of holiness and the charismatic life, and shows how Christ must always be at the centre of true Spirit-led ministry. A new chapter explores Christian assurance. With abiding relevance and significance, Keep in Step with the Spirit sets forth vital knowledge for healthy and joyous Christian living, through understanding and experience of God the Holy Spirit. Here is a book for every serious believer to read and re-read.

Download or read book Now That I m a Christian written by C. Michael Patton and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we help our friends who have just become Christians or are young in the faith? In this concise and accessible book, Mike Patton unpacks the basics of the Christian faith, helping new believers think rightly about God and live fully for God as they begin their new life in Christ. In ten easy-to-read chapters, Patton introduces readers to the foundational teachings and life-giving practices of Christianity—from the doctrine of the Trinity to reading and understanding the Bible. Designed for individual use or small group discussion, this handbook on the Christian faith has the potential to become the go-to guide for new believers wanting to follow Jesus with their heads and their hands.

Download or read book Acting the Miracle written by John Piper and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2013 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all struggle with sin, whether its pride, lust, anger, or something else. In this gospel-centered resource, five church leaders offer practical advice for "acting" the miracle of sanctification God has already worked within us.

Download or read book My Time with God written by Joyce Meyer and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyday life can be demanding; it's easy to become distracted by so many things that seem important. But in order to achieve the life God has planned for you, you have to make time for what's most important - and the building block of a fulfilling life - your relationship with Him. In My Time with God, Joyce Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, offers a practical way to spend time with God. Joyce shares powerful Scripture and personal illustrations that will help you experience the joy and peace that is gained through spending time with Him. You'll begin to navigate life more effectively, make better decisions, and claim the wonderful life you were meant to lead, day by day.