I know what the “many” claim about being born again. But according to scripture being "born again" happens when we are all changed in the twinkling of an eye. Thats when our corruptible puts on the incorruptible. This only makes sense because we are givin new bodies before entering the kingdom. So, are we born again twice?
PHIL.3 [20] For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:[21] WHO SHALL CHANGE OUR VILE BODY, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
1PETER1
[4] To AN INHERITANCE INCORRUPTIBLE, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
[5] Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto SALVATION READY TO BE REVEALED IN THE LAST TIME.
[9] Receiving the END OF YOUR FAITH, EVEN THE SALVATION OF YOUR SOULS.[10] Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
[13] Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and HOPE TO THE END FOR THE GRACE THAT IS TO BE BROUGHT UNTO YOU AT THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST;
[23] BEING BORN AGAIN, NOT OF CORRUPTIBLE SEED, BUT OF INCORRUPTIBLE, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
1COR.15
[42] So also is the resurrection of the dead. IT IS SOWN IN CORRUPTION; IT IS RAISED IN INCORRUPTION:
[43] It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
[44] It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. THERE IS A NATURAL BODY, AND THERE IS A SPIRITUAL BODY. ........
[49] And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. Phil.3{21}
[50] Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; NEITHER DOTH CORRUPTION INHERIT INCORRUPTION.
[51] Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but WE SHALL ALL BE CHANGED,
[52] In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
[53] FOR THIS CORRUPTIBLE MUST PUT ON INCORRUPTION, and this mortal must put on immortality.
Alls ya really gotta do is read 1Peter1{23} and 1Cor.15{53} and youll understand what it means to be “born again” according to the Word
I’m not sure you will understand my words . Being “born again “ is an understanding that we have to accept by faith , meaning we have to believe what Jesus said in order to be “born again “ this understanding Begins here
“Know ye not, that
so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
Therefore
we are buried with him by baptism into death:
that like
as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Knowing this , that
our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin.”
Romans 6:3-4, 6-7
it’s about the sinner dying with Christ through faith and baptisms promise , and being made new in our minds and hearts so we don’t continue serving satans will which is what sin is .
a man asked Jesus about this . “ how can one enter again into the womb and be born again ?”
I think he looked at it like you are , Jesus answer
“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.
That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that
which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
John 3:5-6 KJV
being born again is about receiving the spirit of God through faith Built upon the gospel he preached that teaches all these things. It’s not another physical birth , it’s about being born a child of God , receiving the spirit of his son, dying to our old self and living into the new born child of God.
it’s a renewing of the mind because we accept and believe the understanding Jesus taught there’s a transformation that happens that’s what the term being re born or re made comes in
“And be not conformed to this world: but
be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Romans 12:2 KJV
A born again person identifies with Paul’s doctrine
“Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have
put off the old man with his deeds;
And
have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
Put on therefore,
as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
Colossians 3:9-10, 12-13 KJV
the entire Bible is about changing the mind of a person who believes Gods word. The gospel is able of and only if we will accept and believe it’s able to put away the old ways we walked in and clothe us with the truth of Gods word and teach us his ways and strengthen us making us able from glory to glory
to be born again , is to have our sins remitted through death , and be forgiven and washed clean in his blood , and begin to be taught the truth of the father and our place in his eternal
Family
Being born again is about being forgiven and then made new and able made in the image of Christ the children of God
now in this world
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;”
Titus 2:11-13 KJV
We’re meant to believe the gospel and let it become our belief that’s what transforms us , or regenerates us as it’s worded elsewhere we have to believe the truth
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
Mark 16:15-16 KJV
it’s the gospel that gives us new life in Christ the gospel by which we are reborn
“Being
born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible,
by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And
this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.”
1 Peter 1:23, 25
being born again is about repenting and believing the gospel the truth from God.