Regeneration: Born again.. again > 나눔

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Too many "pastors" have been in the news recently stating how "Christians" need to be "born again... again".  I understand what they are trying to emphasize.  Even though, they were trying to point out the need for true Christians to live obedient and holy lives, it is blasphemous to redefine what "born again" means.  This twisting of biblical terminology defined by Jesus Christ himself in John 3-1-21 will cause problems for new converts.  We should use correct terminology instead of making excuses like "that's not what I really meant" or "I meant well".

As true Christians, you are "born again" is the regeneration by the Holy Spirit by the grace of God for your eternal salvation.  It represents the sacrifice of Jesus Christ through his death and resurrection. Due to the imminence and importance of being "born again", true Christians are "born again" ONCE.  Even though it may be just wording, "born again... again" literally means that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ was not effectual the first time, so he had to die again for you.  Two thousand years ago, the humanity committed its greatest sin.  We killed our savior.  How many times does Jesus Christ need to die for your salvation?  It demeans God's sovereignty and His power even though you can claim "I didn't mean it that way".

As true Christians, instead of redefining "born again" to "born again... again", we should correctly learn the importance of what "born again" really means, so we do not empty our Lord's sacrifice.