God says that whosoever is born of Him doth not commit sin, for his seed remaineth in him. 1 John 3:9
This is the seed out of which the new birth occurs, as Peter testifies: "you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the word of God" 1 Peter 1:22 The seed is...
Many people in churches today especially the cultic denominations like the catholic church and the watch tower group think that people are born sinners and not only that but even think they have a sinful nature that they can nether eradicate and that all they can do is just (strive) along and...
The classic passage from the Bible that answers this question is John 3:1-21. The Lord Jesus Christ is talking to Nicodemus, a prominent Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin (the ruling body of the Jews). Nicodemus had come to Jesus at night with some questions.
As Jesus talked with...
Wow, has it been a loooooooooooong time since I have found pleasure in my day job, and in other areas in my life; but I will briefly narrate my work life and story regarding my work as an environmental engineer.
I grew up on a farm busting cattle and growing wheat, in the middle of South...
Dead to Sin
Romans 6:1-4 NIV
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were...
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Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly...
Those who read some of my posts used hearing me repeat the expression “Born of the Spirit” (besides “Born of the flesh”).
Jesus mentioned the expression “Born Again” in one situation only. Jesus tried telling Nicodemus indirectly that it is ‘impossible’ for him (Nicodemus) to perceive heavenly...
Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Lord, I Need You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1 (Select vv. NASB).
His Great Mercy (vv. 3-5)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused...
Thursday, June 15, 2017, 9:34 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Only to Be What He Wants Me to Be.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1 (Select vv. NASB).
Born Again (vv. 3-5)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy...
Friday, February 24, 2017, 8:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Peter 3 (NASB).
Mockers will Come (vv. 1-7)
This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of...
Friday, February 3, 2017, 7:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NASB).
In the Night (vv. 1-3)
Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to...
Thursday, March 10, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 4:1-42 (ESV).
Living Water (vv. 4-15)
And he had to pass through Samaria. So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that...
Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 12:00 noon – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Your Servant Witness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 3:1-21 (ESV).
Born of The Spirit (vv. 1-8)
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by...
Why is it that some people who have been converted, either for a few weeks, a few months, or even a few years, turn right back to living in sin like they were when they were lost? In Renewal or Relapse, Dr. Stanley explains some key principles to help believers be on guard against falling back...
Jesus told Nicodemus that no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. When Nicodemus questioned how this could be done, Jesus answered him that people are born of the flesh when they are born from their mother’s wombs, but they must each also have a spiritual birth if they want...
Hello everyone.
First, I'll start off with this. Does anyone else feel like being a born again christian is extremely difficult? The first couple of weeks were amazing, I felt as light as a feather and had no worries. Now it's just horrible. I feel like I'm not doing anything right. It's a...