Interpretation ?

[twinc]

Did Jesus mean non Christians must be born again as Christians or that Christians must be born again as Christians ? - twinc

(A&T Guidelines clearly state: "Original posts should reference specific scripture and what it is the member wants to say or ask about that scripture." This applies to everyone. Obadiah.)

 

[Rick W]

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

Going further Christ makes no such distinctions between Christians or non-Christians. But everyone.

John 3:15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

"whosoever"

Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

again... "whosoever"

John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned:

Who?
He that believeth.

Everyone. Anyone. All inclusive.

 

[Jethro Bodine]

Did Jesus mean non Christians must be born again as Christians or that Christians must be born again as Christians ? - twinc

Everyone must be born again. But in context (John 3:3-7 NASB) it's clear that Jesus was speaking about the need for 'religious' people to be born again of the Spirit, not just paddle about in the waters of repentance. A natural, earthly nation of God's people born via the waters of repentance (works) is not a people that will inherit the kingdom. You must also be born from above, by the Spirit.

 

[FreeGrace]

Did Jesus mean non Christians must be born again as Christians or that Christians must be born again as Christians ? - twinc

By definition, a Christian is one who has been born again (Titus 3:5), a new creation (2 Cor 5:17). All believers have been born again.

The issue is for unbelievers, who are unsaved, to become born again children of God through belief in Christ as Savior. When they believe in Christ, they are saved (Acts 16:31).

 

[Gregg]

Did Jesus mean non Christians must be born again as Christians or that Christians must be born again as Christians ? - twinc

What Scripture are you referring to in the OP?

And, what in that Scripture might indicate a Christian must be born again?

 

[twinc]

(Post removed. ToS 2.4, rudeness: refusing to provide relevant scripture when asked by another member, and A&T Guidelines: "Subsequent opposing responses should include references to supportive scripture relevant to the thread and offer explanation for the contrary understanding." Obadiah.)

 

[twinc]

By definition, a Christian is one who has been born again (Titus 3:5), a new creation (2 Cor 5:17). All believers have been born again.

The issue is for unbelievers, who are unsaved, to become born again children of God through belief in Christ as Savior. When they believe in Christ, they are saved (Acts 16:31).

exactly and here I agree and this is how I interpret - twinc