What Does It Mean to be Born Again? (Crucial Questions)

by R. C. Sproul

Publisher:

Reformation Trust

, 2010

Overview

When Jesus explained the necessity of the new birth, the Jewish leader Nicodemus asked in astonishment, “How can these things be?” Some two thousand years later, much confusion still surrounds the term “born again,” though more people than ever claim to have had the experience.

In this Crucial Questions booklet, Dr. R. C. Sproul cuts through the confusion and carefully explains what it means, biblically and theologically, to be born again. He affirms, first of all, that Jesus wasn’t kidding—new birth is essential—then goes on to show what the new birth is and how it occurs. His clear teaching will provide understanding for those who are unfamiliar with the new birth and deeper assurance for those who may not know where they stand with God.

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Key Features

• Explanation on new birth and how it occurs
• Clear teaching on understanding new birth and how to gain deeper assurance

Contents

Top Highlights

“To put it as simply as I can, if you are not spiritually reborn, you are not a Christian.” (Page 8)

“A necessary condition is defined as something that absolutely must happen before something else can follow” (Page 6)

“faith is the fruit of the regeneration God performs in our hearts” (Pages 37–38)

“according to the New Testament, in order to become a Christian, one must first be born again (John 3:3–5” (Pages 2–3)

“There is something a person absolutely must do in order to see the kingdom of God” (Page 6)

Product Details

• Title: What Does It Mean to be Born Again?
• Author: R. C. Sproul
• Series: The Crucial Questions Series
• Volume: 6
• Publisher: Reformation Trust
• Print Publication Date: 2010
• Logos Release Date: 2012
• Pages: 69
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Regeneration (Theology); Christian theology
• ISBNs: 9781567692068, 1567692060
• Resource ID: LLS:BORNAGSPROUL
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:18:30Z

About R. C. Sproul

R. C. Sproul (1939– 2017) was a respected teacher, theologian, pastor. He was the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries in Orlando FL. He was also first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. His radio program, Renewing Your Mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online.

Sproul held degrees from Westminster College, Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary, Free University of Amsterdam, and Whitefield Theological Seminary. He taught at several colleges and seminaries including Reformed Theological Seminary and Knox Theological Seminary. He served as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, in Sanford, Florida. Sproul’s teaching can be heard daily on the “Renewing Your Mind” radio broadcast which plays in over 40 countries.

Sproul wrote over 70 books and articles including the classic The Holiness of God and several theological articles in Tabletalk magazine.