Born Again

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 3:3

…Ye must be born again.  John 3:7 

When you were born as a physical baby you were alive, but on the inside of you, your spirit was spiritually dead. Don’t feel bad, everyone in history is born that way. 

It all started when Adam and Eve chose to disobey God. They ate of the tree and became spiritually dead. So everyone that came from their heritage was born the same way. 

The good news is that Jesus has made the way for you to be Born Again. This happens when we believe with our hearts in the finished work of Jesus. When we believe, our spirit is Born Again on the inside of us and is alive to God! These verses tell us that we must be Born Again. 

Being a good person will not get you into heaven. Believe on Jesus TODAY! 

Paid!

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.  Romans 10:13

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12

This is AWESOME! Salvation is for whosoever! It is not just for “so and so” … it is for EVERYONE! Jesus has paid the price tag of salvation and all we have to do is choose to call upon the name of Jesus. There is no other name under Heaven whereby we can be saved, So choose to call on Jesus today! 

The Highest Name

And, behold, thou shall conceive in thy womb and bring forth a son, and shall call his name Jesus. Luke 1:31  

…thou shall call his name Jesus. Matthew 1:21 

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a Name which is above every name: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth and things under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11 

The angels were specific in giving Mary the name of Jesus… this is important that you understand that God personally named Jesus. In the name of Jesus is all authority of Heaven. God, the Father and Creator, exalted the Name of Jesus and it is the highest name. All will one day be united under the Lordship of Jesus Christ! All things in the earth, all things in heaven… All will know Jesus is Lord!

The Most Exciting News Ever!!

… and the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you Good tidings of Great Joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord… Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:10 – 11, 13-14

This Proclamation was the most exciting News Ever!! The angels were making the long awaited announcement of Jesus’ Birth to mankind. 

People had been looking for a Saviour since Adam and Eve. Ever since the “Garden Incident” people were unable to have a relationship with God. People thought God was mean and that God did not want to be in relationship with them. This was not true. God wanted to be in relationship with man all along but sin separated us.

The Angels announcement was GOOD… and full of GREAT JOY!!  This announcement declared PEACE and GOOD NEWS and that God’s promised Saviour had arrived. Finally, sin that had separated God and Man could be paid for and God and Man could be together again! 

Jesus’ Kingdom is Eternal

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder:  and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end… Isaiah 9:6 

…and shall be called son of the highest and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever and of his Kingdom there shall be no end. Luke 1:32-33 

The scripture in Isaiah is a prophecy in the Old Testament that fore-told Jesus birth. The prophecy tells us that Jesus is the Mighty God and that His kingdom and Peace shall never end. The scriptures in Luke also tell us that his kingdom shall never end. 

    

Sometimes it is easy to forget that Jesus’ Kingdom is Eternal. Life is not just about what we see right now but it really is all about God, His plan and your part in it. 

Someday we will forever be living in Jesus’ Eternal Kingdom praising our King, our Counselor, our Prince of Peace, our Everlasting Father Forever!