THE NEW BIRTH

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Thursday, 07 June 2007

THE  NEW  BIRTH Are you a Christian ? It is vitally important to know. Church membership is honorable, and doing good deeds is worthy of praise. But the soul searching question still remains; Are you really a Born Again Christian ? Jesus said " Except a man be Born Again, he cannot see the kingdom of God ( John 3: 3 ).  A Born Again Christian is one who yields himself completely to Christ. This is necessary to inherit eternal life. When Jesus told Nicodemus he did not understand even Jesus explained thoroughly with example of wind because Nicodemus understood based upon his biblical knowledges. We can not understand how it happens, but we see and feel the results when we are converted. Many people who claim to be Christians are ignorant of this NEW BIRTH, while others try to receive it in their own way. It can not be obtained by good works, joining a religious organization, or merely turning over a new leaf. It takes a repentant heart, a godly sorrow for the sins one has committed and a turning away from all sins. Then by faith one must reach our to God for mercy and forgiveness, and claim His promise of pardon. One can know personally what it means to be Born Again. A prayer like ' God be merciful to me a sinner, " will bring the Lord's forgiveness. The bible says the publical was justified ( Luke 18: 13-14 ). Some may feel that they have committed only little sins and do not need to justified. Because Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden, the entire family became sinner by birth and need to repent. However, God provided the plan so that all can be saved. Jesus Christ, God's Son, died in our place that vwe might have forgiveness for our sins through His blood ( Col 1; 14 ). Because of Christ's death, every person has the opportunity to be pardoned. No one is held under the bondage of sin and condemnation without a chance of becoming a child of God. No one is serving Satan because he does not have the power of choice. Jesus Shed His blood that all might be redeemed. The gap between the sinner and the Savior must be spanned by faith in God. Faith believes what God says. " Jesus said , For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish and have eternal life " ( John 3: 16 ). Faith reaches out so a person can experience saving grace through the redeeming power of Christ. The first step toward forgiveness is realizing the need for it. The bible says that all have sinned " If we says that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" ( 1 John 1: 8-9 ). Many feel they are too weak to overcome sins. In theirn own power they are, but when one is Born Again, his life is changed. God gave him the power to have victory over sin. Thatwhile Paul said " There is now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus " ( Romans 8: 1 ). When you repent and ask God to forgive you, His Spirit will witness with your spirit that you are a child of God ( Romans 8: 16 ). You will know that you have been pardoned. The Peace, Joy and Love of God will fill your heart and you will feel a sacred fellowship with Him. As you keep living in the will of God, your life will be a testimony that you are a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many were defeated with despair when they came to God. Some were hopelessly bound by crime, immorality, drugs, or alcohol. But God delivered them instantly. Even their life will change when they repent totally with their heart. Others were so self righteous, proud, moral and kind that they don't see their need for salvation. Yet when these self righteous ones saw their need and repented, God made just as great change in their lives. While most people are saved in church, you can be saved anywhere. You can be saved in your homes or knelt in a prison cell. God requires only an honest heart " Whosoever call on the name of the Lord shall be saved " ( Acts 2; 21 ). Dear brothers and sisters, Do not think you have strayed too far in sin to receive this salvation. Whatsoever your condition, Jesus is able and eager to save you. He says " Whoever will, let him take the water of life freely " ( Rev 22: 17 ). In place of the word whosoever, you can write your name. If you desire to save, God will never turn you away. Jesus said " Him that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out " ( John 6: 37 ). All you need to do is meet the conditions God laid down His word. Pray with an honest heart, " Lord I am a sinner and I need forgiveness, Have mercy upon me and I will serve you the rest of my life. Jesus Christ stretched out His both arms widely open and invite you to come. The time is too short, we can not imagine how long we can stay on earth. May I remind you, prepare yourselves and your family, your relatives, friends and co-workers who do not have assurrance of salvation, " What must I do to be saved " Believed Lord Jesus Christ, you and your family is the key answer for all. When you receive that Born Again experience your name will be written in Heaven, and you will have the hope of eternal life. " TODAY IF YE WILL HEAR HIS VOICE, HARDEN NOT YOUR HEART " ( Psalm 95: 7-8 ).   A MEN Dr John Than

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