This is one of life’s most important questions. Jesus Christ said,”Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).

It is not enough to reply, “I belong to the church; I suppose I’m a Christian.” Thousands of those who claim to be Christians show none of the signs of being born again which the Scriptures have given us — many listed in the First Epistle of John.

No Habitual Sinning

No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God (1 John 3:9), and We know that no one who is born of God sins… (1 John 5:18 ).

A person who has been born again, or regenerated, does not habitually commit sin. He no longer sins with his heart and will and whole liking. There was probably a time when he did not think about whether his actions were sinful or not, and he did not always feel grieved after doing evil. There was no quarrel between him and sin; they were friends.

But the true Christian hates sin, flees from it, fights against it, considers it his greatest plague, resents the burden of its presence, mourns when he falls under its influence, and longs to be completely delivered from it. Sin no longer pleases him, nor is it even a matter of indifference to him. It has become a horrible thing which he hates. However, he cannot eliminate its presence within him.

If he said that he had no sin, he would be lying (1 John 1: . But he can say that he hates sin and that the great desire of his soul is not to commit sin at all. He cannot prevent bad thoughts from entering his mind, or weaknesses, omissions, and defects from appearing in both his words and his actions. He knows that “in many things we offend all” (James 3:2). But he can truly say, in the sight of God, that these things cause him grief and sorrow and that his whole nature does not consent to them. What would the apostle say about you? Are you born again?

Believing in Christ

Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God… (1 John 5:1).

A man who is born again, or regenerated, believes that Jesus Christ is the only Savior who can pardon his soul, that He is the divine person appointed by God the Father for this very purpose, and beside Him there is no Savior at all. In himself he sees nothing but unworthiness, but he has full confidence in Christ, and trusting in Him, he believes that his sins are all forgiven. He believes that, because he has embraced Christ’s finished work and death on the cross, he is considered righteous in God’s sight, and he may look forward to death and judgment without alarm.

He may have fears and doubts. He may sometimes say that he feels as if he had no faith at all. But ask him if he is willing to trust in anything instead of Christ, and see what he will say. Ask him if he will rest his hope of eternal life on his own goodness, his own works, his prayers, his minister, or his church, and listen to his reply. What would the apostle say about you? Are you born again?

Practicing Righteousness

If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him (1 John 2:29), and, little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous (1 John 3:7).

The man who is born again, or regenerated, is a holy man. He endeavors to live according to God’s will, to do the things that please God and to avoid the things that God hates. He wishes to continually look to Christ as his example as well as his Savior and to prove himself to be Christ’s friend by doing whatever He commands. He knows he is not perfect.

He is painfully aware of his indwelling corruption. He finds an evil principle within himself that is constantly warring against grace and trying to draw him away from God. But he does not consent to it, though he cannot prevent its presence.

Though he may sometimes feel so low that he questions

John 15v:16-17
You didnt choose me. I chose you
i appointed you to go and produce
fruit that will last, so that the
Father will give you whatever you
ask for, using my name.
I command you to love each other.



1 Peter 4:10
God has given gifts to each of you
from his great vatiety of spiritual
gifts. Manage them well so that Gods
generosity can flow though you.



THINGs TO THINK ABOUT.

Jesus gave his life ffor us, so why
dont we live for him.

Psalm 139:1-6
What is your response to the fact that
God knows everything?

Thing about these things. AWESOME GOD

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