60-751: [REDACTED] Look up born again in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Born Again may refer to: Religion [ edit ] Arhat or 'arhant', the Buddhist conception which succeeds the earlier Dvija concept in the Dharmic tradition Born again , a Christian term for spiritual rebirth and salvation Dvija , the concept of being "twice-born" prominent in Hinduism since classical times Film and television [ edit ] Born Again (film) ,
120-529: A multimedia project that produced live performances and cassettes and also released booklets of images and texts, the last of which was Friedrich Nietzsche 's The Antichrist . The first output from the new appellation were two songs, "Lord of Ages" (employing lyrics from Rudyard Kipling 's poem on Mithras ) and "Electricity", which appeared on a German music sampler. These tracks were well received in Europe and were followed by two more songs that appeared on
180-548: A 1978 American film Born Again (TV series) , a 2020 South Korean television series Daredevil: Born Again , an upcoming superhero television series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Episodes [ edit ] "Born Again" ( The Americans ) "Born Again" ( Doctor Who ) "Born Again" ( Vikings ) "Born Again" ( Wentworth ) "Born Again" ( The X-Files ) Literature [ edit ] "Born Again" (comics) ,
240-956: A 1986 Daredevil story arc Born Again , a 1976 book by Charles Colson "Born Again", a 2005 short story by K. D. Wentworth Music [ edit ] Albums [ edit ] Born Again (Black Sabbath album) , 1983 Born Again (Mica Paris album) , 2009 Born Again (Newsboys album) , 2010 Born Again (The Notorious B.I.G. album) , 1999 Born Again (Randy Newman album) , 1979 Born Again (Red Flag album) , 2007 Born Again (Warrant album) , 2006 Born Again (Wumpscut album) , 1998 Born Again , by Blood Axis , 2011 Born Again , by Farmer Boys , 2018 Born Again , by Pat Boone , 1973 Songs [ edit ] "Born Again" (SHY & DRS song) , 2014 "Born Again" (Starsailor song) , 2003 "Born Again" (Third Day song) , 2009 "Born Again" (Tiffany Young song) , 2019 "Born Again", by Austin French from
300-474: A 1994 album by Coil Vs. ELpH Born-again virgin Björn Again , an ABBA tribute band Bourne-again shell or bash, a Unix-like shell Renaissance Rebirth (disambiguation) Reborn (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Born Again . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
360-542: A genuine commitment to him and a personal decision to follow him as his disciple." Echoing the writings of Pope John Paul II, the National Directory of Catechesis describes a new intervention required by the modern world called the " New Evangelization ". This is directed to the Church, to the baptized who were never effectively evangelized before, to those who have never made a personal commitment to Christ and
420-402: A man should not be happy who is not holy." Also, "I say, [a man] may be born again and so become an heir of salvation." Wesley also states infants who are baptized are born again, but for adults it is different: our church supposes, that all who are baptized in their infancy, are at the same time born again. [...] But [...] it is sure all of riper years, who are baptized, are not at
480-441: A more accurate translation of the original Greek word transliterated ánōtʰen . Theologian Frank Stagg cites two reasons why the newer translation is significant: An early example of the term in its more modern use appears in the sermons of John Wesley . In the sermon entitled A New Birth he writes, "none can be holy unless he be born again", and "except he be born again, none can be happy even in this world. For [...]
540-405: A new birth, a spiritual regeneration by God's grace and power; 'believers' are those who have become the spiritual children of God." In Anabaptist theology , the pathway to salvation, is "marked not by a forensic understanding of salvation by 'faith alone', but by the entire process of repentance, self-denial, faith rebirth and obedience." Those who wish to tarry this path receive baptism after
600-546: A new medium for the duo's folk-oriented material entitled Knotwork at the Swiss Triumvirat festival. Beginning in 1998, Moynihan began saying that Blood Axis was at work on a second full-length album, at one time said to be entitled Ultimacy . On 2 January 2009, Blood Axis played in Sintra, Portugal, with members of Portuguese band Sangre Cavallum. Moynihan stated on stage that the new album, now titled Born Again ,
660-524: A personal conversion to Christianity is a joyful experience, in which the individual "accepts Christ as Lord" after which faith "daily grows inside the person." For Moravians, "Christ lived as a man because he wanted to provide a blueprint for future generations" and "a converted person could attempt to live in his image and daily become more like Jesus." As such, "heart religion" characterizes Moravian Christianity. The Moravian Church has historically emphasized evangelism , especially missionary work, to spread
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#1732772447645720-655: A record of this conversation was acquired. In addition, the conversation is recorded in no other ancient Christian source other than John and works based on John. According to Bart Ehrman , the larger issue is that the same problem English translations of the Bible have with the Greek ἄνωθεν ( ánōtʰen ) is a problem in the Aramaic language as well: there is no single word in Aramaic that means both 'again' and 'from above', yet
780-573: A second time into their mother's womb to be born!" Jesus answered, "Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit." The Gospel of John was written in Koine Greek , and the original text is ambiguous which results in a double entendre that Nicodemus misunderstands. The word translated as 'again' is ἄνωθεν ( ánōtʰen ), which could mean either 'again', or 'from above'. The double entendre
840-521: Is a figure of speech that the gospel writer uses to create bewilderment or misunderstanding in the hearer; the misunderstanding is then clarified by either Jesus or the narrator. Nicodemus takes only the literal meaning from Jesus's statement, while Jesus clarifies that he means more of a spiritual rebirth from above. English translations have to pick one sense of the phrase or another; the NIV, King James Version , and Revised Version use "born again", while
900-633: Is conversion. [...] Moved by grace, man turns toward God and away from sin, thus accepting forgiveness and righteousness from on high." The Catholic Church also teaches that under special circumstances, the need for water baptism can be superseded by the Holy Spirit in a ' Baptism of desire ', such as when catechumens die or are martyred prior to Baptism. Pope John Paul II wrote in Catechesi Tradendae about "the problem of children baptized in infancy [who] come for catechesis in
960-560: Is not just an emotional, mystical high; the really important matter is what happened in the convert's life after the moment or period of radical change." Jehovah's Witnesses believe that individuals do not have the power to choose to be born again, but that God calls and selects his followers "from above". Only those belonging to the " 144,000 " are considered to be born again. The Lutheran Church holds that "we are cleansed of our sins and born again and renewed in Holy Baptism by
1020-650: Is rendered as "born from above". ) Their doctrines also hold that to be "born again" and thus " saved ", one must have a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. The term born again has its origin in the New Testament . In the First Epistle of Peter , the author describes the new birth as taking place from the seed which is the Word of God. In the Gospel of Luke , Jesus himself refers to
1080-504: Is the "divine work of initial salvation (Tit. 3:5), or conversion, which involves the accompanying works of justification (Rom. 5:18) and adoption (Rom. 8:15, 16)." In regeneration, which occurs in the new birth, there is a "transformation in the heart of the believer wherein he finds himself a new creation in Christ (II Cor. 5:17; Col. 1:27)." Following the new birth, George Fox taught the possibility of "holiness of heart and life through
1140-414: Is wrought by faith in the merits of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1). Regeneration is the impartation of divine life which is manifested in that radical change in the moral character of man, from the love and life of sin to the love of God and the life of righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 Peter 1:23). —Principles of Faith, Emmanuel Association of Churches At the moment a person experiences
1200-595: The Articles of Religion , in Article XVII – Of Baptism, state that baptism is a "sign of regeneration or the new birth." The Methodist Visitor in describing this doctrine, admonishes individuals: "'Ye must be born again.' Yield to God that He may perform this work in and for you. Admit Him to your heart. 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.'" Methodist theology teaches that
1260-603: The New Revised Standard Version and the New English Translation prefer the "born from above" translation. Most versions will note the alternative sense of the phrase ánōtʰen in a footnote. Edwyn Hoskyns argues that "born from above" is to be preferred as the fundamental meaning and he drew attention to phrases such as "birth of the Spirit", "birth from God", but maintains that this necessarily carries with it an emphasis upon
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#17327724476451320-402: The new birth , is a phrase, particularly in evangelical Christianity , that refers to a "spiritual rebirth", or a regeneration of the human spirit. In contrast to one's physical birth, being "born again" is distinctly and separately caused by the operation of the Holy Spirit , and it occurs when one surrenders their life to Christ (John 3:5, Titus 3:5). While all Christians are familiar with
1380-432: The "Holy Spirit") often state that they have a "personal relationship with Jesus Christ ". The term is derived from an event in the Gospel of John in which the words of Jesus were not understood by a Jewish Pharisee, Nicodemus : Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." "How can someone be born when they are old?" Nicodemus asked. "Surely they cannot enter
1440-605: The Gospel, to those formed by the values of secular culture , to those who have lost a sense of faith, and to those who are alienated. Declan O'Sullivan, co-founder of the Catholic Men's Fellowship and knight of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta , wrote that the "New Evangelization emphasizes the personal encounter with Jesus Christ as a pre-condition for spreading the gospel. The born-again experience
1500-540: The Holy Ghost. But some Lutherans also teach that whoever is baptized must, through daily contrition and repentance, drown The Old Adam so that daily a new man come forth and arise who walks before God in righteousness and purity forever. Conservative Lutherans teach that whoever lives in sins after his baptism has again lost the grace of baptism." With regard to the new birth, the Moravian Church holds that
1560-459: The Holy Spirit witnesses to them that they are" (cf. assurance ). Historically, the classic text from John 3 was consistently interpreted by early Church Fathers as a reference to baptism. Modern Catholic interpreters have noted that the phrase 'born from above' or 'born again' is clarified as 'being born of water and Spirit'. Catholic commentator John F. McHugh notes, "Rebirth, and
1620-422: The Holy Spirit, as evidenced by glossolalia , as the third work of grace . The new birth, according to Pentecostal teaching, imparts "spiritual life". The majority of the world's Quakers are evangelical in churchmanship and teach a born-again experience (cf. Evangelical Friends Church International ). The Central Yearly Meeting of Friends , a Holiness Quaker denomination, teaches that regeneration
1680-636: The New Birth, he/she is " adopted into the family of God". The Plymouth Brethren teach that the new birth effects salvation and those who testify that they have been born again, repented, and have faith in the Scriptures are given the right hand of fellowship , after which they can partake of the Lord's Supper . Holiness Pentecostals historically teach the new birth (first work of grace), entire sanctification (second work of grace) and baptism with
1740-595: The Shadow of the Valley of Death) "Born Again", by Newsboys from their 2010 album of the same name (see above) "Born Again", by Rihanna from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired By "Born Again", by Saint Motel from Saintmotelevision "Born Again", by Supergrass from Supergrass See also [ edit ] Born Again Movement Born Again Pagans ,
1800-551: The Spirit which induces the sinner to respond to the effectual call". According to the Westminster Shorter Catechism , Q 88, "the outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption are, his ordinances, especially the word, sacraments, and prayer; all of which are made effectual to the elect for salvation." Effectual calling is "the work of God's Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in
1860-478: The Word of God as the seed. In contemporary Christian usage and apart from evangelicalism, the term is distinct from similar terms which are sometimes used in Christianity in reference to a person who is, or is becoming, a Christian. This usage of the term is usually linked to baptism with water and the related doctrine of baptismal regeneration . Individuals who profess to be "born again" (meaning born in
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1920-675: The album Wide Open , 2018 "Born Again", by Badly Drawn Boy from Have You Fed the Fish? "Born Again", by Beast in Black from Berserker , 2017 "Born Again", by Bebe Rexha from Bebe , 2023 "Born Again", by Black Veil Brides from The Phantom Tomorrow , 2021 "Born Again", by Blood Axis from the album Born Again , 2011 "Born Again", by The Christians from The Christians "Born Again", by Cory Asbury from Reckless Love "Born Again", by Debby Kerner & Ernie Rettino "Born Again", by Marilyn Manson from Holy Wood (In
1980-519: The commencement of this new life, are said to come about ἐξ ὕδατος καὶ πνεύματος , of water and spirit. This phrase (without the article) refers to a rebirth which the early Church regarded as taking place through baptism." The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) notes that the essential elements of Christian initiation are: "proclamation of the Word, acceptance of the Gospel entailing conversion, profession of faith, Baptism itself, and
2040-430: The compilation, Im Blutfeuer . In 1995, Moynihan released the first full-length studio LP, The Gospel of Inhumanity with the help of Robert Ferbrache. The album wedded the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Sergei Prokofiev with modern electronics . Moynihan implemented a recording of Ezra Pound reading from his The Cantos . He also included lyrics from Nietzsche and Longfellow as well as his own to
2100-532: The concept from the Bible, it is a core doctrine of the denominations of the Anabaptist , Moravian , Methodist , Baptist , Plymouth Brethren and Pentecostal churches along with evangelical Christian denominations. These Churches stress Jesus 's words in the Gospels : "Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’" (John 3:7). (In some English translations, the phrase "born again"
2160-562: The conversation rests on Nicodemus making this misunderstanding. As the conversation was between two Jews in Jerusalem, where Aramaic was the native language, there is no reason to think that they would have spoken in Greek. This implies that even if based on a real conversation, the author of John heavily modified it to include Greek wordplay and idiom. Anabaptist denominations , such as the Mennonites , teach that "True faith entails
2220-642: The express words of our Saviour Christ, that except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Whereby ye may perceive the great necessity of this Sacrament, where it may be had." And after Baptism; "yield thee humble thanks, O heavenly Father, that thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knowledge of thy grace, and faith in thee; Increase this knowledge, and confirm this faith in us evermore. Give thy Holy Spirit to these persons; that, being now born again, and made heirs of everlasting salvation, through our Lord Jesus Christ, they may continue thy servants, and attain thy promises; through
2280-468: The faith. In Methodism , the "new birth is necessary for salvation because it marks the move toward holiness. That comes with faith." John Wesley held that the New Birth "is that great change which God works in the soul when he brings it into life, when he raises it from the death of sin to the life of righteousness." In the life of a Christian, the new birth is considered the first work of grace . In keeping with Wesleyan-Arminian covenant theology ,
2340-440: The individual is passive in regeneration, neither preparing himself nor making himself receptive to what God will do. Regeneration is a change wrought in us by God, not an autonomous act performed by us for ourselves." Blood Axis Blood Axis were an American band, made up of journalist and author Michael Moynihan , music producer Robert Ferbrache, and musician and author Annabel Lee. Moynihan had founded Coup de Grace,
2400-530: The instantaneous baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to the new birth" (cf. Christian perfection ). In Reformed theology , Holy Baptism is the sign and the seal of one's regeneration, which is of comfort to the believer. The time of one's regeneration, however, is a mystery to oneself according to the Canons of Dort . According to the Reformed churches being born again refers to "the inward working of
2460-518: The interpretation of the expression the seed of Abraham . It is [the First Epistle of Peter's] teaching in one instance that all who are Christ's by faith are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to promise. He is concerned, however, with the fact that the promise is not being fulfilled to the seed of Abraham (referring to the Jews)." Charles Hodge writes that "The subjective change wrought in
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2520-495: The kingdom of God, except he be regenerate and born anew of Water and of the Holy Ghost; I beseech you to call upon God the Father, through our Lord Jesus Christ, that of his bounteous goodness he will grant to these persons that which by nature they cannot have; that they may be baptized with Water and the Holy Ghost, and received into Christ's holy Church, and be made lively members of the same." And; "Beloved, ye hear in this Gospel
2580-428: The knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel." In Reformed theology, "regeneration precedes faith." Samuel Storms writes that, "Calvinists insist that the sole cause of regeneration or being born again is the will of God. God first sovereignly and efficaciously regenerates, and only in consequence of that do we act. Therefore,
2640-445: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Born_Again&oldid=1259566504 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages born again To be born again , or to experience
2700-409: The new birth contains two phases that occur together, justification and regeneration : Though these two phases of the new birth occur simultaneously, they are, in fact, two separate and distinct acts. Justification is that gracious and judicial act of God whereby a soul is granted complete absolution from all guilt and a full release from the penalty of sin (Romans 3:23–25). This act of divine grace
2760-512: The new birth. The phrase born again is mentioned in the 39 Articles of the Anglican Church in article XV, entitled "Of Christ alone without Sin". In part, it reads: "sin, as S. John saith, was not in Him. But all we the rest, although baptized and born again in Christ, yet offend in many things: and if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." Although
2820-471: The newness of the life as given by God himself. The final use of the phrase occurs in the First Epistle of Peter , rendered in the King James Version as: Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, [see that ye] love one another with a pure heart fervently: / Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by
2880-453: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and admission to Eucharistic communion." Baptism gives the person the grace of forgiveness for all prior sins; it makes the newly baptized person a new creature and an adopted child of God; it incorporates them into the Body of Christ and creates a sacramental bond of unity leaving an indelible mark on the person's soul. "Incorporated into Christ by Baptism,
2940-402: The parish without receiving any other initiation into the faith and still without any explicit personal attachment to Jesus Christ." He noted that "being a Christian means saying 'yes' to Jesus Christ, but let us remember that this 'yes' has two levels: It consists of surrendering to the word of God and relying on it, but it also means, at a later stage, endeavoring to know better—and better
3000-467: The person baptized is configured to Christ. Baptism seals the Christian with the indelible spiritual mark (character) of his belonging to Christ. No sin can erase this mark, even if sin prevents Baptism from bearing the fruits of salvation. Given once for all, Baptism cannot be repeated." The Holy Spirit is involved with each aspect of the movement of grace. "The first work of the grace of the Holy Spirit
3060-569: The phrase "baptized and born again in Christ" occurs in Article XV, the reference is clearly to the scripture passage in John 3:3. The Baptism Office of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer directly connects Baptism and new birth affirming a Baptismal Regeneration view of the meaning of the phrase "Born Again", not a conversion experience. Before the Baptism the prayers include; "None can enter into
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#17327724476453120-409: The physical body and another of the water and the spirit. This discourse with Nicodemus established the Christian belief that all human beings – whether Jew or Gentile – must be "born again" of the spiritual seed of Christ. This understanding is further reinforced in 1 Peter 1:23. The Catholic Encyclopedia states that "[a] controversy existed in the primitive church over
3180-530: The profound meaning of this word." The modern expression being "born again" is really about the concept of "conversion". The National Directory of Catechesis (published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops , USCCB) defines conversion as, "the acceptance of a personal relationship with Christ, a sincere adherence to him, and a willingness to conform one's life to his." To put it more simply, "Conversion to Christ involves making
3240-540: The same Lord Jesus Christ thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, everlastingly. Amen." Baptists teach that people are born again when they believe that Jesus died for their sin, and was buried, and rose again, and that by believing/trusting in Jesus' death, burial and resurrection, eternal life shall be granted as a gift by God. Those who have been born again, according to Baptist teaching, know that they are "[children] of God because
3300-551: The same time born again. A Unitarian work called The Gospel Anchor noted in the 1830s that the phrase was not mentioned in any of the Gospels, nor by any Epistles except in that of 1 Peter. "It was not regarded by any of the Evangelists but John of sufficient importance to record." It adds that without John, "we should hardly have known that it was necessary for one to be born again." This suggests that "the text and context
3360-494: The soul by the grace of God, is variously designated in Scripture" with terms such as new birth , resurrection , new life , new creation , renewing of the mind , dying to sin and living to righteousness , and translation from darkness to light . Jesus used the "birth" analogy in tracing spiritual newness of life to a divine beginning. Contemporary Christian theologians have provided explanations for "born from above" being
3420-462: The word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. Here, the Greek word translated as 'born again' is ἀναγεγεννημένοι ( anagegennēménoi ). The traditional Jewish understanding of the promise of salvation is interpreted as being rooted in "the seed of Abraham"; that is, physical lineage from Abraham. Jesus explained to Nicodemus that this doctrine was in error – that every person must have two births – natural birth of
3480-503: The work. The band consisted of Michael Moynihan (vocals, bodhrán), Annabelle Lee (melodeon, electric violin), and Robert Ferbrache (guitars, keyboards). In 2005, Blood Axis played the German Flammenzauber festival, showcasing reworked live versions of several previously released songs, a number of Irish folk songs, and the live debut of a few new songs. April 2006 saw further live activity from Blood Axis, as well as
3540-495: Was meant to apply to Nicodemus particularly, and not to the world." Scholars of the historical Jesus , who attempt to ascertain how closely the stories of Jesus match the historical events they are based on, generally treat Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus in John 3 with skepticism. It details what is presumably a private conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, with none of the disciples seemingly attending, making it unclear how
3600-484: Was to be released the following Easter. Blood Axis makes references to neopagan and völkisch concepts and figures such as Ludwig Fahrenkrog and Fidus . Moynihan is interested in rune mysticism . Beginning in the 2000s, he has been influenced by the neofascist movement Nouvelle Droite and Alain de Benoist . Witch-Hunt: The Rites of Samhain is a recording of a 1999 live collaboration of Blood Axis and In Gowan Ring , performing as Witch-Hunt . The album
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