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What does it mean to be born again according to Scripture?

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Being born again refers to a spiritual rebirth that leads to a living hope and a relationship with God through the work of the Holy Spirit.

The sermon explains that being 'born again' means receiving new life through the Holy Spirit, as seen in John 3:3 where Jesus speaks of the necessity of being born of water and the Spirit. This transformative event is initiated by God's grace, engendering a living hope rooted in the resurrection of Christ. It results in a purified heart and a turning away from a futile way of life, embodying a new identity as a child of God who is to act in obedience. The ongoing application of God's truth lives out in the believers, fostering a hopeful existence despite worldly trials.
Scripture References: John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23, Ephesians 2:1-5, Acts 13:48, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 1:13, Romans 9:8

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