Why Religion Can’t Save You: What Does ‘Born Again’ actually mean? Pt. II
About this episode
This episode explores the meaning of being 'born again' through a biblical lens, focusing on the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3.
What does it actually mean to be born again? In this episode, we dive deep into John 3 and Jesus' shocking conversation with Nicodemus — the most religious man in all of Israel — to unpack the biblical doctrine of regeneration and why it changes everything about how we understand salvation. We cover: Why religion is not enough to enter the kingdom of God What Jesus meant by being "born of water and the Spirit" (John 3:5) The connection between Ezekiel 36 and the New Covenant promise of a new heart Why the human heart — not your upbringing or circumstances — is your greatest problem The difference between reformation and regeneration…
People in this episode
Host: Jonny Ardavanis
Topics covered
- born again
- regeneration
- salvation
- religion vs relationship
- New Covenant
- biblical doctrine
Keywords
- born again
- regeneration
- salvation
- Nicodemus
- New Covenant
- Ezekiel 36
- religion
- Christianity
Sponsors
The Master's University
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: John 3, Ezekiel 36, Titus 3, Ephesians 2, 2 Corinthians 5, Jeremiah 17
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