What Does "Born Again" Actually Mean? (John 3 Explained)

About this episode

This episode unpacks the meaning of being 'born again' through the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3:1–8.

What does it mean to be "born again"? Jesus told the most religious man in all of Israel — a Pharisee, a member of the Sanhedrin, a man of wealth, power, and Scripture — that he still wasn't good enough to enter the kingdom of God. In this episode, we unpack John 3:1–8 and the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus to answer the question that heaven and hell hang on. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan If being religious, knowing the Bible, and obeying God's Word can't get you into heaven — what can? We explore what being "born again" (or born from above) actually means, why regeneration is a miracle of God and not a decision you make, and why this is the dividing line between those who enter glory and those who don't. 📖 Scripture: John 3:1–8, Ephesians 2, Isaiah 64:6, Matthew 15:8 Topics covered: • Who was Nicodemus and why does it matter? • What does "born again" mean in the Bible? • Can you lose your salvation? • Is faith a gift from…

People in this episode

Host: Jonny Ardavanis

Topics covered

• born again
• Nicodemus
• regeneration
• salvation
• faith
• Christianity

Keywords

• born again
• Nicodemus
• regeneration
• salvation
• faith
• kingdom of God
• miracle of God

Sponsors

Accountable2You

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 3, Ephesians 2, Isaiah 64:6, Matthew 15:8

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