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I've heard this before. When you become Christian you gain freedom in Jesus. What does this mean to be born again? What is new?
Originally posted by Orange PeelFreedom in Christ refers to a few things. One who is born of the Spirit is now in possession of a human spirit, whereas previously, they were simply dichotomous--- just body and soul.
I've heard this before. When you become Christian you gain freedom in Jesus. What does this mean to be born again? What is new?
Originally posted by FreakyKBHOr, you could go the simpler option ... there is no God.
Freedom in Christ refers to a few things. One who is born of the Spirit is now in possession of a human spirit, whereas previously, they were simply dichotomous--- just body and soul.
Every person born of the seed of man since Adam's fall has been born in such a manner: spiritually dead. However, as part of a package deal, we have also received what i ...[text shortened]... re.
That brings the greatest of the freedoms, the freedom to freely choose to love Him.
Originally posted by FreakyKBHHey Freak, 🙂.
Freedom in Christ refers to a few things. One who is born of the Spirit is now in possession of a human spirit, whereas previously, they were simply dichotomous--- just body and soul.
Every person born of the seed of man since Adam's fall has been born in such a manner: spiritually dead. However, as part of a package deal, we have also received what i ...[text shortened]... re.
That brings the greatest of the freedoms, the freedom to freely choose to love Him.
Originally posted by Orange PeelLet me put this in the perspective of the environment we are in at the moment, that being the RHP forums. Let's pretend that you are a member of the RHP world and you are playing chess and trying to meet friends and something happens you go get drunk and come back and kick up some gorilla dust and make some enemies and they kick you off the site. Being born again is giving you a new chance to start over. To get a new identity. You still have the same body but a new beginning. Here at RHP you can't always do that, But if you Pray or plead your case to the Administrator you might be able to get a new identity. A second chance. Some try to do it the wrong way and it if caught you go to forum Hell, you are banned from the site. If you do it the right way it can be a good thing for you and others as well. It is the same with God it is a chance to start over, and with a Christian community they are taught to try and do likewise to overlook your past and give you a chance. It is not a physical rebirth, but a spiritual rebirth. It doesn't mean you don't have to take responsibility from your past but that you go down a new road in life, the one less traveled. It might be a bumpy road with a lot of twists and turns, and it might even be scary and dangerous at times but it will get you to the right place the other road comes to a dead end.
I've heard this before. When you become Christian you gain freedom in Jesus. What does this mean to be born again? What is new?
Originally posted by Orange PeelPeople are different, Jesus is the same, his word is the same. People are the problem. They want to do their will instead of his.
If a Christian didn't have a support network in church, Christian friends etc, then what would Jesus resemble? Different Jesus. Different way in life.
Originally posted by Orange PeelThis may have been said concerning the freedom from the power of sin.
I've heard this before. When you become Christian you gain freedom in Jesus. What does this mean to be born again? What is new?