02. “Born Again” – What It Is and How to Receive It

Scripture Readings:

John 1:12-13, John 3:3-18, Romans 10:9-10

Key Verse:

“That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” – John 3:6

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DEVOTIONAL READING

Jesus describes being “born again” as a spiritual birth in the human spirit by God’s Spirit.

It is not self-improvement but a complete exchange: the old life of the flesh is replaced with eternal life in Christ.

This new birth transforms your identity – you become a child of God, alive to Him, able to walk in His kingdom.

It is supernatural, immediate, and irreversible.

The Holy Spirit imparts God’s eternal life into you. In that instant, you are joined to Him and made alive with His life.

This is the only gateway into the Kingdom of God. It is beyond human effort, accomplished solely by God’s Spirit.

How do you receive it?

Jesus declared: “Whoever believes in Him shall not perish.” The divine arrangement is simple: believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and receive Him.

To believe is wholehearted trust:

• Trust Him as the Son of God, sent to save you.
• Rest fully in His death, burial, and resurrection as the complete basis for salvation.
• Receive Him as Savior and surrender to Him as Lord.

Then the miracle happens — the new birth with eternal life.

God’s assurance is clear:

“He that hath the Son hath life” (1 John 5:12).

Personal Reflection

• Can you describe the new birth in your own words?
• Con you confirm you are born again?
• Can you explain to someone how to receive it?

Life Application

• If you are born again, celebrate the eternal life that you have by thanksgiving to God.
• If you are in doubt, refer to Day 1 DEVOTIONAL and follow the prayer there to receive Jesus Christ.

Prayer Points

• Thank God that you are born again.
• Pray for more clarity about your identity in Christ.
• Ask for boldness to make your faith public and to lead others to Christ.