Truth For Life on Oneplace.com Born Again (Part 1 of 2)
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Nov 18, 2025 Discover the true meaning of being 'born again' as Alistair Begg dives into Jesus' teachings. He discusses Nicodemus's confusion and the need for a supernatural transformation. The podcast unpacks cultural misconceptions surrounding the term and highlights the spiritual cleansing described in scripture. Alistair emphasizes that regeneration is a divine miracle, connecting personal rebirth to a larger cosmic renewal. Expect a thought-provoking exploration of the Spirit's mysterious work and its implications for believers.
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New Birth Is Absolutely Necessary
- Jesus declares the new birth indispensable: you must be born again to see God's kingdom.
- Alistair Begg emphasizes this is not optional or an esoteric add-on to faith.
Religious Credentials Don’t Guarantee Entry
- Nicodemus, a religious leader, assumed his credentials would secure him God's kingdom.
- Jesus shocks him by saying religious status can't substitute for being born again.
Cultural Baggage Of 'Born Again' Label
- The 'born again' label became socially loaded during the 1960s Jesus movement and later politics.
- Begg notes media portrayed born-again Christians as an emotional or political subset.
