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John 3:5

King James Version

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

From the previous post, we realize born agains in Turkey are an endangered species.

Perhaps the book, "Born Again in Turkey", has another story to tell.

But what does it mean to be born again?

How did JESUS answer Nicodemus, a teacher of the law?

John 3:1-3

King James Version

3 There was a man of the Pharisees, 

named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, 

Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: 

for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, 

except God be with him.

3 Jesus answered and said unto him, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born again, 

he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 3:4-5

King James Version

4 Nicodemus saith unto him, 

How can a man be born when he is old? 

can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, 

and be born?

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

John 3:6-8

King James Version

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, 

and thou hearest the sound thereof, 

but canst not tell whence it cometh, 

and whither it goeth: 

so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

GOD made me born again over four years ago.

And I haven't looked back since.

Is my life better?

Measured in spiritual ways, yes, it's definitely better.

Measured by the world's standards, I'd be a failure.

A person with no ambition, but to share the gospel.

EXACTLY as GOD gave it.

It's what makes me happiest.

SPIRIT gives me many clues each day.

And I take it from there, turning to Scripture.

So far, we've had MANY discoveries.

Before we delve deeper into the seven churches, allow me to share a couple of things with you.

Here's a FREE pdf version on "CHRISTIANITY in TURKEY".

And a BLESSING from SPIRIT and SCRIPTURE:

Numbers 6:24-26

King James Version

24 The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:

25 The Lord make his face shine upon thee, 

and be gracious unto thee:

26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, 

and give thee peace.

Now we look into the BOOK of REVELATION.

As given to apostle John.

Click this link now.

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