Being Born Again in Scripture

The podcast episode discusses the concept of being born again in Scripture. The defense made is that scripture teaches that people are born again through baptism. The phrase 'born again' occurs in John 3:3, where Jesus tells Nicodemus that unless one is born again, they cannot see the kingdom of God. The phrase in Greek involves a pun, with the word for 'again' also meaning 'from above'. Jesus clarifies that being born again occurs through water and the spirit, indicating baptism. This concept is also supported by Ezekiel 36:25-27, which talks about sprinkling clean water, giving a new heart, and putting the spirit within. The conversation with Nicodemus sets up a controversy sparked by Jesus' baptism.