Bible Discussion Thread

When you are saved. Are you born again at that time?

There is a LINK out on the entrance page, named, BECOME A CHRISTIAN. It a guide to what happens after you accept salvation from Jesus.

Sometimes friends, family, co-workers don't know why you want to be "all in" in Jesus. I think it's well written and hits the big questions.

We'll always be here to help too. Mishael

Yep when you saved you are born again

Appreciate your sincere question and Adam's response. Seems when the Bible speaks of salvation from our sins it refers to a present state, but eternal salvation is to those that obey him. Hebrews 5:9. And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him. Jesus said that he that endures to the end shall be saved. My understanding of born again it is interchangeable with conversion and transformation. This happens by the work of the Spirit and Word (water), washing of water by the word. 1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. James 1:18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. I am not aware that the blood of Christ has a role in being born again. My understanding it is for the atonement and remission of sins.

Hello, you will likely get different opinions on this, so my recommendation is to just read the Bible with an open heart and open mind and pray for wisdom and understanding before, during and after. There's a link on this site that says Become a Christian which has a lot of verses you can read and then read the entire chapters and books for broader context.

My interpretation of the scriptures is that if we decide to legitimately turn from our old evil ways and follow Jesus while intentionally trying to follow Him and avoid sin, then that process is being born again. John 3:3 It is the process of becoming new in Christ. I believe this is a huge commitment and a serious change in someone's direction in life. I think people who dismiss this as unimportant are at risk of not legitimately being born again. I think most Christians dismiss following Jesus as just a box to check so they can then go back to enjoing a life of sin (and inadvertantly following satan). Most people do this and most will go to hell. That is a fact that Jesus warned us of over and over. And much of the gospel are warnings to both nonbelievers and believers- especially Christians not taking Jesus seriously. Matthew 10:28.

I personally don't believe anyone is "saved" until we are judged, and I don't believe judgment day happens until Jesus returns. And I believe it will all happen on the same day, because it says 'day of judgment' over and over. Not days, or weeks, or years of judgment. This contradicts what a lot of people want to believe that they go instantly to heaven upon death.

So, my belief differs from popular Christian interpretations which says people are already "saved" if they respond to an altar call, or touch the TV and pray while at home, or invite Jesus "into your heart". These words aren't exactly found in the Bible from what I have discovered.

When I read about salvation it appears to be future tense- after judgment. Romans 10:9, 1 Peter 1:5. 1 Corinthians 9:24. God bless.

When I asked the question: When you're saved are you born again? I already believe that I had the answer. I wanted to hear other comments. We were all born of the sinful blood of Adam. That is why Jesus says: We must be born again. The bible says that when we are born again that we become a new creature, old things pass away, all things are made new. We are born into the family of God. Our name is written into the book of life. Jesus is in the family of God. Jesus is sinless. Jesus died to make us sinless, however in Hebrews Chap. 10 verse 26 : If we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins. That is why in Matt. Chap. 7 verses 13 & 14: Enter ye in at the strait gate for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction and many there be which go in thereat. Because strait is the gate and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Brothers and sisters the line before the Great White Throne judgement of Rev. 20 is innumerable. All that stand before Jesus when the books are opened and your name is not written in the book of life will be destroyed with the evil one. All that go before the Great White throne are called goats. We that inherit eternal life are the sheep of Jesus and we are born into the family of God....

"I already believe that I had the answer. I wanted to hear other comments."

Someone asking a disingenuous question takes away from others' legitimate questions, as there are many genuine questions and few people with limited time to help. I regret taking time to respond to you because you posted under false pretenses.