BORN AGAIN

Titus 3:5-7

Introduction

1.     “Born Again Christians” implies there could be other kinds of Christians

2.     Not true. If not born again – not a Christian.

Study this passage

1.     Man was created in God’s image

a.     Genesis 1:26-27

b.     Sin = no longer in God’s image

c.     Regeneration = re-create God’s image in us

2.     The text

a.     Not on our own

b.     This is the work of God

c.     We can submit or reject

3.     2 Corinthians 5:16-17

a.     From now on - - -

b.     According to the flesh

                                                    i.     Galatians 2:20 – I die; Christ lives

                                                   ii.     2 Corinthians 3:4-6 – God made us alive

c.     A new creature (creation)

d.     Old is passed away

                                                    i.     Spirit moves in at our burial

                                                   ii.     Raise – new life, born again

4.     Is this possible?

a.     2 Corinthians 3:18

b.     2 Corinthians 4:16-18

c.     Colossians 3:10

d.     Philippians 3:20-21

Conclusion: Are you a new person, in Christ, re-created?