The term “born again” is one of the most used phrases among present-day Christians. Yet, if asked what the term born again means, most church members could not give a clear explanation. The importance of this subject is shown in what Jesus said, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). Jesus is saying that to be born again is to be saved. Being born again is the plan of salvation that Jesus authored at Calvary.

We've all probably heard the encounter between the pharisee Nicodemus and Jesus and the conversation they had about being born again. In John 3:3, Jesus tells Nicodemus, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again[b] he cannot see the kingdom of God." It confused the scholar back then and it still confuses many today.

But sadly many Christians loosely throw around the concept and phrase, often losing the true essence of spiritual rebirth. Being born again can mean a lot of things to many people and many of the interpretations can be far from the truth. Here are three common ways that many Christians misunderstand being born again.

That being born again means being perfect

Often, believers think that when we are born into the faith as we receive Jesus into our lives that almost instantly all our vices, bad habits and problems will go away. God never says this and in fact tells us that coming into a relationship with Him is only the start of the journey.

2 Corinthians 3:18 says, "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit." Progressively Jesus changes us into His image and likeness as He removes the occurrence of sin in our life.

That born again comes by confessing alone

Christianity is far from just being lip service. It is a faith that encompasses every part of our being. To say that "we're Christian" alone does not mean that we now live a life in Christ. Even Romans 10:9 tells us that "...if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."

More than just confessing with our mouths, we are to believe in our hearts, which will then result to a new way of life as we surrender to God and trust Him to do what's best for us. That's why it's called faith. In Matthew 7:21, Jesus emphasized, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."

That we are born into a religion

Being born again does not just result simply to becoming a member of a church organization or being born into an earthly alliance. When we are born again, we are born into both a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ and then consequently added to the fellowship of saints. It has very little to do with ritual and tradition and has everything to do with love and intimacy.

The truth is that you do not allow anything to turn you aside from this truth: you must be born again. If you haven’t as yet, you should do so today

So what do you understand being born again to mean?

Wat abt Reborn again

Wait I'm coming

Ok

You've listed the misunderstandings, now what are the understandings?

Born again means born anew

how about the thief on the cross?

wat is born again den?

Some people will not like this (hypocritical christians)

I see let me give offering 1st

To be born again is to be BAPTISED! Dont hide the fact stipulated by Jesus Christ. That is all Jesus said oooo

It's not by eye service

LastMumu:
I don born again over 50 times in two years, the thing sef don tire me. I go born again today, all these babes wey dey my street go just carry yansh kon camp person for house kon spoil my born again. Which kind life be this na.

story of my life

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Smartsyn:
You've listed the misunderstandings, now what are the understandings?

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Copied. So how can I be truuely born again

Waiting to know what you understand by the phrase "born again".

To be born again is to be born of the water and the holy spirit...

annunaki2:
So what do you understand being born again to mean?

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That's the fact

People should want to grow up and stop being born again. Born again are children, immature children who need to be fed by pastors weekly. No wonder a Christian can attend a church for 40 years and still know little. How many Christians have actually moved mountains or walked on serpents? None. They are kids/ all born again that's why

The real purpose of humanity is to be enhanced physically, mentally, psychologically etc. Not to be born again and again.

Being born again simply means BAPTISM.

Buhari must be born again else Niger delta Avengers will send him to his early I mean late grave

When a baby is born, he becomes part of humanity. The baby has a life that allows them to be aware of and respond to their physical surroundings: parents, friends, food, neighbourhood, sun, wind etc. 

But when a person is born AGAIN, he receives ANOTHER life, this time allowing him to become part of God's spiritual family. The born again person now has a life that allows them to personally know and respond to God and the reason why God made that person. Literally, when a person is born again, an inner self or person, is born within them.

think like a monkey, be prepared for the world to treat you like one.

born agian In 2016 people still think like this

Being Born again means "loving" PMB/Nigeria irrespective of the fact that you are a PDP fanatic and GEJ is your hero.

LastMumu:
I don born again over 50 times in two years, the thing sef don tire me. I go born again today, all these babes wey dey my street go just carry yansh kon camp person for house kon spoil my born again. Which kind life be this na.

lol. its a one time thing, you don't get born again over and over again.