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Have you heard the saying…
“Born once, die twice. Born twice, die once.”
I once stood outside a “religious” church after Sunday services and asked each person individually (as they trickled out that cold morning) if they KNEW FOR SURE that they were going to heaven when they die. Amazingly, NOT ONE COULD SAY YES!!
A Challenge for YOU to Become Born Again
I challenge you to embrace the life-changing truth of the Biblical New Birth—a moment that transforms your eternity.
The new birth is not a gradual process, a set of religious rituals, or a life of good works. It is an instantaneous, supernatural act of God that makes you a new creation, forgiven, spiritually clean, holy, and eternally secure in Christ.
This is the moment when you are “born again” as a child of God, saved from the penalty of sin and the horrors of a Christless eternity.
Will you answer this call?
Will you turn from your own ways, confess your need for a Savior, and trust in Christ alone for salvation? The stakes are eternal, and the time is now.
The Bible, God’s holy Word, reveals the truth about our lost state and the glorious hope of salvation. Let these powerful Scriptures guide you to the truth of the new birth and compel you to act:
You MUST Be Born Again to ENTER Heaven
Jesus Himself declared in John 3:3, “Except [unless] a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” The new birth is not optional—it is the only way to eternal life. Without it, no amount of religious effort or good deeds can save you. John 3:7 reinforces this urgency: “Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye MUST be born again.“
Will you heed Christ’s words and experience new birth today?
Your Sinful Nature Condemns You, But Christ Offers Redemption
The Bible exposes our hopeless condition: Romans 3:23 states, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Our sins separate us from Almighty God, and the consequence is gravely dire: Romans 6:23 warns, “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Yet, there is hope! At the moment of the new birth, your sins are placed upon Christ, who paid your debt on the cross. 1 Peter 2:24 declares, “Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”
Will you accept this gift of forgiveness now?
Repentance and Faith Bring in the New Birth
The new birth begins when you agree with God about your sinful condition (confession) and turn from your own way to trust Christ alone (repentance). Acts 3:19 urges, “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.”
This “turning” is not about reforming your life but “surrendering” to Christ. Romans 10:9-10 promises, “That if thou shalt confess (agree with God) with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
Will you confess your need and trust Christ today?
A sample prayer to become born again:
“Lord Jesus, I confess (agree with you) that I am a lost sinner and need to be saved. I THANK you for taking my place on that cross and paying for all my sins with your holy precious Blood. I ask you to forgive me of my many sins right now. Please COME INTO my heart NOW and SAVE ME. I will THANK you FOR ETERNITY. Amen.”
The New Birth Makes You Holy as a Newborn Child of God
At the moment you are born again, Christ’s righteousness is applied to you, and you are made holy in God’s sight. 2 Corinthians 5:21 explains, “For He (God the Father) hath made Him (Jesus) to be sin for us, Who (Jesus) knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.”
At the moment of the new birth, you are “baptized” into the Body of Christ and indwelt by the Holy Spirit (who never leaves you). 1 Corinthians 12:13 says, “For by one Spirit are we all baptized (placed) into one body.” And John 1:12 affirms, “But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons (children) of God, even to them that believe on His name.”
Will you receive Him and become a child of God?
Without Christ, You Face Eternal Separation
The Bible is clear: a religious life without the new birth leads to eternal loss. 1 John 5:12 states, “He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.” Without being born again, you remain under God’s judgment, destined for the Lake of Fire. Revelation 20:15 warns, “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” But Christ offers you life! John 10:28 promises, “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”
Will you choose life in Christ or risk a Christless eternity?
Hear the Word of God and Believe the Gospel
The new birth comes through hearing and believing the truth of God’s Word. Romans 10:17 says, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
The Gospel is the “good news” that Christ died for your sins, was buried, and rose again to give you eternal life. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 declares, “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures.”
Will you open your heart to this truth and believe?
The Challenge: Act Now! …Before You Forget About This Opportunity
Listen, the new birth is not a distant hope or a complicated process—it is your moment of decision. Today, you can be born again by repenting of your sins and trusting Christ as your personal Savior. 2 Corinthians 6:2 pleads, “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”
Don’t rely on religion, good works, or anything else to save you—only Christ can make you a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
If you have not already committed yourself to Christ, take this challenge: Pray right now, confessing your sinfulness to God and asking Christ to save you. A simple prayer of faith might be:
“Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and cannot save myself. I believe You died for my sins and rose again. I repent and trust You alone to save me. Come into my life, forgive my sins, and make me Your child. Thank You for saving me. Amen.”
If you’ve meant business with God and sicerely trusted Christ, according to the scriptures, you are born again—forgiven, holy, and secure in Him forever!
Now, start living for Him in appreciation for dying for you.
As a newborn babe in Christ, you can begin to grow in your faith by reading the Bible daily, praying constantly (talking to your heavenlyFather), and connecting (church) with other believers. Share this good news with others to prove you meant it, and live for the One who loves you, gave His life for you, and has a wonderful plan for your new Christian life. If you’re still unsure or have questions, seek out a Bible-believing church or email me for guidance (info@doctrineseminary.org).
The choice is yours—eternal life or eternal loss.
Choose Christ today!
So by now, you should be able to understand what is meant by the saying…
Born once, die twice. Born twice, die once.
A sample prayer to become born again:
“Lord Jesus, I confess (agree with you) that I am a lost sinner and need to be saved. I THANK you for taking my place on that cross and paying for all my sins with your holy precious Blood. I ask you to forgive me of my many sins right now. Please COME INTO my heart NOW and SAVE ME. I will THANK you FOR ETERNITY. Amen.”
When you stand before God and He asks, “Why should I let you into heaven?” If you answer, because I love you and obeyed you, then you are not eligible for heaven. Without being born again, you can’t even see the gates of heaven!
Let us know in the comments below if you made that most important decision.
