What the Bible Teaches about Being Born Again

by Gary Brady

Publisher:

Evangelical Press

, 2008

Overview

In many parts of the world today you will meet people who say they are “born-again Christians.” Numerous individuals claim to be “reborn” or “regenerate.” But what do they mean by this? More importantly, what does the Bible have to say about it?

In this volume, Gary Brady dispels many misunderstandings of what it means to be “born again” and outlines the biblical meaning, explaining why it is necessary, how it happens, and how lives are changed as a result. He shows that it is not a change of outlook, or even direction, but an everlasting change of our very natures, brought about by a work of God himself.

It is the author’s belief that “no subject in religion is of greater importance than that of the new birth,” and it is his desire that in reading this volume you’ll not only come to understand what it really means, but that, if it has never happened to you before, you will come to experience it for yourself and be born again.

The Logos Bible Software edition of this volume is designed to encourage and stimulate your study and understanding of numerous Christian topics. Scripture passages link directly to your English translations and to the original language texts, and important apologetic concepts link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. In addition, you can perform powerful searches by topic and find what other authors, scholars, and theologians have to say about heaven, the trinity, and marriage.

Key Features

• Studies the topic of rebirth through Christ
• Investigates the biblical background behind the subject
• Includes two appendixes discussing regeneration under the Law of Moses and historic creeds

Contents

• What Is It Exactly?
• What Else Is True of It?
• What Is It Not?
• How Is It Pictured?
• How Else Is It Pictured?
• Why Is It Necessary?
• What Brings It About?
• When Does It Happen?
• How Can You Tell It Has Happened?
• Where Does It Fit In?
• What Are Its Cosmic Dimensions?
• A Final Plea

Top Highlights

“only God can regenerate. In regeneration our wills are not destroyed but they yield to a higher will” (Page 22)

“Being born again is itself a change that God brings about then, apart from us” (Page 22)

“In regeneration man is 100% passive, and the Holy Spirit is 100% active.’” (Page 20)

“ust as we cannot decide to be born, so we cannot decide to be born again.” (Page 62)

“It is only the Holy Spirit who can bring about regeneration” (Page 61)

Product Details

• Title: What the Bible Teaches about Being Born Again
• Author: Gary Brady
• Series: What the Bible Teaches About . . .
• Publisher: Evangelical Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Pages: 172

About Gary Brady

Gary Brady, a native of South Wales, has been the pastor of Childs Hill Baptist Church, northwest London, since 1983. He has studied at the University of Wales, in Aberystwyth and Cardiff, and in London at the London Theological Seminary and John Owen Center. He holds a ThM degree from Westminster Theological Seminary. He has previously published commentaries on Proverbs and Song of Solomon.