Category: GRACE-FAITH

Gentile Confessions

There is much said about confession of sins both to be saved before and also after salvation.

Let’s see what Paul taught his Gentile converts about confession:

Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Looking at this passage (vs 9,10) it would appear that the confession is “Jesus is God” and when you believe that and speak (confess) it out loud (with your mouth) you will be saved.

Romans 14:11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.   

Whether you do it in this life or not, you will do it after death.

Romans 15:9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

The door of salvation is open to Jews and Gentiles because God is now declaring it.
Philippians 2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

See Romans 14:11. Now, in this life or Later in the after life. JESUS IS LORD (GOD)!

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Born Again Part 2

James 1:21, 2:14, 5:15, 5:20, 1 Peter 3:20-21, 4:18, 2 Peter 2:5, Jude 1:5,1:23,
Revelation 21:24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.
The Apostle Paul, writing to the believing Hebrews reminded them of saved:
Hebrews 5:7, 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
And as the apostle went to the gentiles he made much of being saved, becoming a new creature and obtaining eternal life. And it’s interesting to look at it letter by letter.
Romans 5:9-10, 8:24, 9:27, 10:1, 10:9, 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 11:14, 11:26,
1 Corinthians 1:18, 1:21, 3:15, 5:5, 9:22, 10:33, 15:2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
2 Corinthians 2:15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
Ephesians 2:5 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
1 Thessalonians 2:16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
2 Thessalonians 2:10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
1 Timothy 1:15, 2:4, 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
2 Timothy 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

It’s amazing that the term “Born Again” is only used three times in the scripture. But the need to be saved is stressed throughout the New Testament.
One final thought on saved (this is after the Great White Throne Judgement).

Revelation 21:24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.

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Shall Be Saved Part 2

And then God sends Peter to a house of Gentiles (Jewish prostilites):
Acts 11:14  Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.

Then in Acts 15 (read the whole chapter) the 12 Apostles agree with Paul (and Barnabs) that God has sent Paul to the Gentiles with the message of Salvation and they (the 12) were to go to the house of Israel (Jews):
Acts 15:11  But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.

Following Paul and his ministry to the Gentiles the way of being saved for eternal life is made very clear:
Romans 11:13 For I speak to you Gentiles, in as much as I am the apostle of the Gentiles…
Romans 5:9-10  Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
Romans 9:27  Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:
Romans 10:13  For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Even though Paul was the apostle of the Gentile, he never forgot his Jewish brethren and their need of salvation:
Romans 2:10  But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:
Romans 3:22  Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
Romans 10:12  For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
Romans 11:26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:

And after salvation, our service (works) for God will mean something (read all of 1 Corinthians 3:9-15):
3:15  If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
Ephesians 2:8-10  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:  Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

REMEMBER saved people do not become sinless… they just sin less…

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What Must I Do to be Saved? Part 2

When we believe that, our next step is found in Paul’s letter to the Church in Rome:
Romans 10:9-13  That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Confess (speak) with your mouth, tell someone that you believe the Gospel, (Christ died, was buried, and rose again) and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead. Now, when you do that, it states YOU SHALL BE SAVED!!  Is that all there is to IT? Yes, it is that simple. As Paul wrote to the Church in Ephesus:
Ephesians 2:8-10  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

SAVED THROUGH FAITH – GIFT OF GOD – that’s salvation! Saved from the wrath of God; Saved from an eternal separation from God for all eternity. Salvation is simple. The hard part is living as a Christian. But look at verse 10 again:
Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

His workmanship, ordained, then we should walk,

God will do it for you, if you will let him.

As Paul wrote to the Thessalonian Church:
1 Thessalonians 5:24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

Yes, God, the Lord Jesus Christ, will live in you and perform what he wants in your life. One more thought as you read these verses: they are SCRIPTURE, the Word of God.

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Faithful – God and You

GOD IS FAITHFUL
1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship …
1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above …
1 Thessalonians 5:24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep …
2 Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
Hebrews 2:17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things …
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

GOD’S WORD IS FAITHFUL
1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
1 Timothy 4:8-9 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
Titus 1:9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
2 Timothy 2:11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. …

GOD’S SERVANTS ARE TO BE FAITHFUL
1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
1 Corinthians 4:17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways …
1 Corinthians 7:25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.
Galatians 3:9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.
Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 6:21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, …
Colossians 1:2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: …
Colossians 1:7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
Colossians 4:7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord:
Colossians 4:9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one…
1 Timothy 1:12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
1 Timothy 3:11 … their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 6:2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful …
2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
Titus 1:6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children …
Hebrews 3:2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses …
Hebrews 3:5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, …
Hebrews 11:11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

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Grace


noun – simple elegance or refinement of movement.
verb – do honor or credit to (someone or something) by one’s presence.

The free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings (in Christian belief).
God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense.

The GRACE of God is best defined by the Apostle Paul in this verse:
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Paul used the word GRACE many, many times in his writings, as evidenced in his epistle to the believers in Rome:
Romans 1:5, 1:7, 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Romans 4:4,16, 5:2,15,17,20–21, 6:1,14–15, 11:5–6, 12:3,6, 15:15, 16:20,
Romans 16:24 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
To the Church in Corinth, Paul wrote:
1 Corinthians 1:3–4, 3:10, 10:30, 15:10, 16:23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
2 Corinthians 1:2,12, 4:15, 6:1 , 8:1,6–7,9, 8:19, 9:8,14, 12:9
2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.
Writing to the Galatian Church, Paul wrote:
Galatians 1:3,6,15, 2:9,21, 5:4, 6:18 Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Writing to the Church at Ephesus, Paul wrote:
Ephesians 1:2,6–7, 2:5,7–8, 3:2,7–8, 4:7,29, 6:24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
Writing to the Church at Philippi, Paul wrote:
Philippians 1:2,7, 4:23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
And to the Colossians, Paul reminded them of God’s Grace:
Colossians 1:2,6, 3:16, 4:6,18 … Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
To Thessalonica, Paul wrote of God’s Grace:
1 Thessalonians 1:1, 5:28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
2 Thessalonians 1:2,12,16, 3:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And even in his personal letters he writes of God’s Grace:
1 Timothy 1:2,14, 6:21, 2 Timothy 1:2,9, 2:1, 4:22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.
Titus 1:4, 2:11, 3:7,15,
Philemon 1:3,25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
In the Gospels it speaks of the source of grace:
Luke 2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John 1:16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
In Acts, only by the grace of God, through the Lord Jesus Christ:
Acts 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Acts 11:23, 13:43, 14:3,26, 15:11,40, 18:27, 20:24, 20:32
Apostle Paul reminds Jewish Believers:
Hebrews 2:9, 4:16, 10:29, 12:15, 12:28, 13:9
Hebrews 13:25 Grace be with you all. Amen.
Epistles to Jewish Believers are reminded of God’s Grace:
James 1:11, 4:6, 1 Peter 1:2,10,13, 3:7, 4:10, 5:5,10,12, 2 Peter 1:2, 3:18,
2 John 1:3, Jude 1:4
Revelation 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
And the final word in Scripture:
Revelation 22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen

G R A C E

God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense

Without God’s GRACE all would be LOST:

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

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Faith – Grace

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noun
complete trust or confidence in someone or something.

strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.

But a better definition is found in
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

And a complete reading of Chapter 11 demonstrates how God was pleased to accept mankind prior to the Cross; they showed their faith by their works.

A review of the word faith in the gospels proves interesting. In the Gospels several of the references are words of Christ and it speaks of “little faith”.
Matthew 6:30, 8:26, 14:31, 16:8, 17:17,20, 23:23, Mark 4:40, 9:19,
Luke 8:25, 9:41, 12:28,42, 16:10,11,12

But He did find those with Faith.
Matthew 8:10, 9:2,22,29, 15:28, Mark 2:5, 5:34, 10:52, Luke 5:20, 7:9,50, Luke 8:48, 17:19, 18:8,42, 22:32, John 20:27

And He taught about being faithful.
Matthew 24:25, 25:21,23, Mark 11:22 Luke 16:6, 19:17,

In the book of Acts “Faith” was used in reference to believing in the name of Jesus (as Messiah).
Acts 3:16, 6:5,7,8, 11:24, 13:8, 14:9,22,27, 15:9, 16:5,15, 20:21, 24:24, 26:18

The apostle Paul in his epistles gives the best understanding of Faith.
In Hebrews, as stated above, chapter 11 FAITH is best defined. Paul speaks of Faith 187 times in his epistles. Many times he used it in his greetings and oft times in his salutations.
Romans (34) 1 Corinthians (12) 2 Corinthians (6) Galatians (20) Ephesians (10) Philippians (4) Colossians (9) 1 Thessalonians (9) 2 Thessalonians (5) 1 Timothy (23) 2 Timothy (11) Titus (8) Philemon (2) Hebrews (34)

Before continuing the study of Faith, what does Grace have to do with it? Paul best answers that question.
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Then without GRACE there is no salvation. However God extends His Grace:
Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men
Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

James, Peter, John and Jude write to Jewish believers also speak of Faith giving many practical applications of Faith:
James (12) 1:3,6, 2:1,5,14,17,18,20,22,24,26,5:15
1 Peter (7) 1:5,7,9,21, 4:19,5:9,12
2 Peter (2) 1:1,5
1 John (2) 1:9, 5:4
3 John (1) 1:5
Jude (2) 1:3,20
Revelation (11) 1:5, 2:10,13,19, 3:14, 13:10, 14:12, 17:14, 19:11, 21:5, 22:6

These all need further study. Perhaps in another posting.
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Good Works

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Do good works assure us a home in Heaven?

Here’s a list of where Good Works are mentioned in the New Testament.
Is there any mention of Good Works assuring us a place in Heaven?

Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your {good works}, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
John 10:32 Jesus answered them, Many {good works} have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
Acts 9:36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of {good works} and alms deeds which she did.
Romans 13:3 For rulers are not a terror to {good works}, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto {good works}, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
1 Timothy 2:10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with {good works}.
1 Timothy 5:10 Well reported of for {good works}; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every {good work}.
1 Timothy 5:25 Likewise also the {good works} [of some] are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
1 Timothy 6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in {good works}, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
2 Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all {good works}.
Titus 2:7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of {good works}: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of {good works}.
Titus 3:8 [This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain {good works}. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Titus 3:14 And let ours also learn to maintain {good works} for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to {good works}:
1 Peter 2:12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by [your] {good works}, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Salvation, or How to be Saved, is not mentioned anywhere!
The only thing that will get us to Heaven is Faith in the Shed Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 10:9-13
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Salvation for Gentiles

Acts 13:46-49 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.

Romans 5:9-10 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
Romans 8:24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
1 Corinthians 3:15 If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
1 Corinthians 5:5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
 1 Corinthians 7:16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?
 1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
 1 Corinthians 10:33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 15:2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.

2 Corinthians 2:15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
Ephesians 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved)
 Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
2 Thessalonians 2:10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
1 Timothy 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
 1 Timothy 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
 2 Timothy 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
 Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

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Born Again

Prior to the election of Jimmy Carter, 1977-80, rarely (outside of Church) did one hear the term “Born Again”. Then it appeared all over the place. In sports if a player who had been playing poorly and now was much improved it was said “it’s like he’s been born again”. Anytime an individual improved, comments were “They’ve been Born Again”. And the trend continues even today. It’s amazing that this term is only used three times in the scripture. Twice by the Lord Jesus as he spoke to Nicodemus, (John 3) and then by the Apostle Peter as he wrote, “to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia”, to believing Jews.

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
As we understand the term, we believe it means to get right with God and have eternal life after death. But we only find it in the above scripture.
Matthew, Mark and Luke, when speaking of being right with God and eternal life uses the word SAVED. And the majority of these were words spoken by the Lord Himself:
Matthew 1:21, 10:22, 16:25, 18:11, 19:25, 24:13
Mark 8:35, 10:26, 13:13, 13:20, 16:16
Luke 8:12, 9:24, 9:56, 17:33, 18:26, 19:10
John also quoted the Lord Jesus using the term saved.
John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
John 5:34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.
John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
John 12:47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
Even after the resurrection the term saved was continued by the Apostles:
Acts 2:21, Acts 2:47, Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Acts 15:11, Acts 16:30-31  
And as they wrote their epistles to believing Jews, they continued to use saved both for a relationship with God in this life and eternal life.

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