eLanka

Wednesday, 8 Oct 2025
  • Home
  • Read History
  • Articles
    • eLanka Journalists
  • Events
  • Useful links
    • Obituaries
    • Seeking to Contact
    • eLanka Newsletters
    • eLanka Testimonials
    • Sri Lanka Newspapers
    • Sri Lanka TV LIVE
    • Sri Lanka Radio
    • eLanka Recepies
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Newsletter
  • eLanka Weddings
  • Property
  • eLanka Shop
  • Business Directory
eLankaeLanka
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Read History
  • Articles
    • eLanka Journalists
  • Events
  • Useful links
    • Obituaries
    • Seeking to Contact
    • eLanka Newsletters
    • eLanka Testimonials
    • Sri Lanka Newspapers
    • Sri Lanka TV LIVE
    • Sri Lanka Radio
    • eLanka Recepies
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Follow US
© 2005 – 2025 eLanka Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Home » Blog » Articles » SUNDAY CHOICE – What does it mean to be born again? – by Charles Schokman
Articles

SUNDAY CHOICE – What does it mean to be born again? – by Charles Schokman

eLanka admin
Last updated: June 17, 2023 3:32 am
By
eLanka admin
ByeLanka admin
Follow:
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

SUNDAY CHOICE  –  What does it mean to be born again? – by Charles Schokman

How can you be “ born again” if you are already living? What does born again mean? What happens when you become born again?

Being born again doesn’t mean a physical rebirth; it’s a spiritual one. It refers to a change of heart—from indifference or hostility toward God to a love for Him and a desire to live out His best for us.

But how does this happen?

More Read

thorathuru
Thorathuru SLA Newsletter – October 2025
Call for Applications: Feasibility Report on Establishing a Retirement Village in NSW
A Luxury 4-Bedroom Estate on 2 Acres in Piliyandala

First, we have to understand our currant human condition. There’s a problem we all face, and Jesus said it begins in our hearts. The problem is something called sin, which means to miss the mark—to fail to do what we ought to do.

Whether we realise it or not, we strive to fix this problem ourselves—to somewhat compensate for it or push it out of our minds, yet there’s still something missing deep down inside. Nothing will fully satisfy us unless we have Jesus in our lives and the eternal hope of being with Him forever in heaven.

SUNDAY CHOICE  -  What does it mean to be born again – by Charles Schokman

There’s a story in the Bible about a man named Nicodemus. He was a religious leader and a good man, and one night while talking to Jesus, Nicodemus asked Him what he needed to do to go to heaven. Jesus told Nicodemus, “You must be born again” (John3:3).

Jesus was telling Nicodemus that no matter what good he did on the outside, he needed changing on the inside. That can happen only through a supernatural act of God when His Holy Spirit convicts us of wrongdoing and brings new life to our souls.

So how can we be born again?

First, we must admit our sin—that we can’t live up to God’s perfect standard on our own. Then we must ask forgiveness for that sin and repent, which means to make every effort in turning away from that sin. Finally, we ask Jesus to be part of our lives.

That’s when God’s Spirit penetrates our hearts to guide us and help us be more like Him. That’s    when we’re born again.

God Himself puts it in this way: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you” (Ezekiel 36:26). From then on, He gives us a new purpose and new goals for living. We no longer live for ourselves but for Him (2 Corinthians 5:15).

Courtesy of PeaceWithGod.net

To be born again simply means to let Jesus into our hearts.

Lets join in the singing of this him and rejoice that we are redeemed.

TAGGED:Bibleborn againJesus
Share This Article
Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Vale – Fleur Caspersz
Next Article The Miraculous Journey of the Canada Sri Lanka Catholic Association of Ontario (CSLCAO) – by Kingsley LaBrooy The Miraculous Journey of the Canada Sri Lanka Catholic Association of Ontario (CSLCAO) – by Kingsley LaBrooy
FacebookLike
YoutubeSubscribe
LinkedInFollow
Most Read
10 Pictures With Fascinating Stories Behind Them!

“A PICTURE SPEAKS A 1000 WORDS” – By Des Kelly

Look past your thoughts so you may drink the pure nectar of this moment

A Life Hack for when we’re Burnt Out & Broken Down – By Uma Panch

Narration of the History of our Proud Ancestral (Orang Jawa) Heritage. by Noor R. Rahim

eLanka Weddings

eLanka Marriage Proposals

Noel News

Noel News

Noel News

Noel News- By Noel Whittaker

EILEEN MARY SIBELLE DE SILVA (nee DISSANAYAKE) – 29 September 1922 – 6 April 2018 – A Woman of Value an Appreciation written by Mohini Gunasekera

K.K.S. Cement Factory

Dr.Harold Gunatillake’s 90th Birthday party

Sri Lanka's women's cricket squad in Melbourne

Cricket: Sri Lanka’s women’s squad in Melbourne

- Advertisement -
Ad image
Related News
Australian squads for the BKT Tyres T20 and ODI International Series against India
Articles

Australian squads for the BKT Tyres T20 and ODI International Series against India

Paine hails India A tour as ‘invaluable’ learning for next generation
Articles

Paine hails India A tour as ‘invaluable’ learning for next generation

Articles

A Six-Hitting Genius in Sydney Premier League

Akalanka Peiris creates history at Australian Nationals 2
Articles

Akalanka Peiris creates history at Australian Nationals

Huge crowd expected for MCG T20 as public ticket allocation exhausted
Articles

Huge crowd expected for MCG T20 as public ticket allocation exhausted

  • Quick Links:
  • Articles
  • DESMOND KELLY
  • Dr Harold Gunatillake
  • English Videos
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sinhala Videos
  • eLanka Newsletters
  • Obituaries
  • Tamil Videos
  • Dr. Harold Gunatillake
  • Sunil Thenabadu
  • Sinhala Movies
  • Trevine Rodrigo
  • Michael Roberts
  • Photos

eLanka

Your Trusted Source for News & Community Stories: Stay connected with reliable updates, inspiring features, and breaking news. From politics and technology to culture, lifestyle, and events, eLanka brings you stories that matter — keeping you informed, engaged, and connected 24/7.
Kerrie road, Oatlands , NSW 2117 , Australia.
Email : info@eLanka.com.au / rasangivjes@gmail.com.
WhatsApp : +61402905275 / +94775882546

(c) 2005 – 2025 eLanka Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.