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STOP TRYING YOUR BEST TO BE BORN AGAIN!

In my last post, I attempted to explain what it means to be born again. Today, I will guide you through why need to stop trying your best to be born again, what you can do to be saved and lead others to Christ as well.

The part we have to play to become born again/saved is so simple and minimal that a lot of people miss out on it. Many times, I’ve asked people if they are born again and they respond by saying “I’m trying my best.” I’m sorry, but your best is not good enough. In fact, the collective best of everyone in the world put together is not enough to bring forth the salvation of one person, so stop trying your best.

The Bible says in 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.”

We see from the above passage that we are saved by grace, not works. No amount of going to church, cleaning the sanctuary, helping the poor or any other good deeds can save us.

No more can a baby give birth to himself can we save ourselves. Jesus did all the work for us. He came, died, resurrected and is at the right hand of the Father pleading our case. He has paid all the price for our salvation. There’s no more sacrifice to make to get saved. You don’t need to do 100 days of fasting to get saved. Neither are you supposed to bring the tails of two red monkeys from a forest somewhere to get saved.

What then are you supposed to do to get saved? BELIEVE and CONFESS. It’s that simple. Romans 10: 9 says:
“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.”

If you believe in your heart that all the sacrifice of Jesus was for your salvation and you confess with your mouth that that price He paid is enough to save you, then you shall be saved.

If you want to be born again today, I implore you to make this confession with faith in your heart. Say with me:
“Lord Jesus, I come before you today, I know that I am a sinner and all my good deeds are not enough to save me. I believe that you died for my sins and you were raised on the third day for my salvation. Please forgive me, have mercy upon my soul and cleanse me from all my sins. I accept you today as my personal Lord and Saviour. Come and take your place in my heart. Give me a new heart and fill me with your Holy Spirit. Thank you for saving me. In Jesus’ Name I have prayed. Amen”

If you just prayed that prayer, I want you to know that God has heard you and He is already transforming your life for the better. I encourage you to build on your relationship with God through daily prayers and study of the word of God. Join a bible believing church and serve God there. I hope to hear your testimony soon.

Grace be multiplied to you, Amen.

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What does it mean to be born again?

Today, I want to attempt to answer the question “What does it mean to be born again?” To help us answer this, let us look at a few bible passages:

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 3.5 – Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

If we compare the two passages above, we can infer that to be born again means to be born of the water and of the Spirit.

Now, what does it mean to be born of water and of the Spirit? Yet another scripture will help us to answer this.

Ezek.36.25-26 – Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.

To be born of the water means to be cleansed from every sin. To be born of the Spirit means to have your heart transformed by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, putting this together, to be born again means cleansing from sins plus spiritual transformation/regeneration.

Literally, when a person becomes born again, God gives the person a clean slate to start all over again and a new heart to be willing to start over. It is purely the work of God.

If you have another perspective on what it means to be born again, let me hear from you in the comment section.

Thank you for reading.

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WHO NEEDS SALVATION?

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WHO NEEDS SALVATION?



In this series of teachings, we will begin by answering the question: Who needs salvation? Understanding this will provide a solid foundation for the rest of our series.

To answer this question, it’s important to recognize that in Christianity, there is a distinction between being “good” and being “righteous.” While the dictionary defines “good” as morally right or righteous, within Christianity, these terms hold different meanings.

Let’s turn to Romans 5:7, which states, “For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.” This passage highlights that there is a difference between a righteous man and a good man. It suggests that it is rare for someone to die for a righteous man, but people might be more willing to sacrifice themselves for a good man.

A person can be morally good but not necessarily righteous. We see many good-hearted individuals in the world today, engaging in charitable acts such as helping the poor, building orphanages, providing relief to war-torn regions, offering free medical treatments, scholarships, and more. While these acts are commendable, they do not automatically make someone righteous or saved.

Let’s consider the example of Cornelius in the Bible, mentioned in Acts 10:1-48. Acts 10:2 describes him as “A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.” At first glance, one might assume that this is sufficient. He was committed, God-fearing, generous, and prayerful—what more could be required?

However, in Acts 10:3-6, Cornelius has a vision where God instructs him to send for Peter to learn “what he ought to do.” Although it may have been unclear to Cornelius at the time, Acts 11:14 clarifies that Peter was going to share the words by which Cornelius and his household could be saved. So, despite all the good works and religious activities Cornelius engaged in, he was not yet saved.

Therefore, it is possible to be good but still not be saved. It is possible to be a devoted church member and not be saved. Sadly, there are even individuals who preach but have not experienced salvation themselves.

Now that we understand this, who then needs salvation? To answer this, let’s explore a few Bible passages:

– Romans 3:10 says, “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.”
– Romans 3:23 states, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
– Titus 2:11 declares, “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.”

From these passages, we can conclude that everyone needs salvation. Regardless of our race, moral standing, devotion, wealth, education, or any other factor, we all require salvation.

In light of this, I invite you to reflect on your own life. Are you truly saved?

Thank you for reading, and stay tuned for the next series