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Jon
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02-18-2011 4:49 PM


Origins of an Idea
This notion of being 'born again' as an essential part of becoming a Christian seems widespread throughout the religion. However, I was looking for some sort of textual basis behind the concept and came up empty-handed. I couldn't find a lick of support anywhere in the New Testamentespecially in the words attributed to Jesusfor the idea that becoming a Christian requires being 'born again'.
So, what the heck does it mean to be 'born again', and where did the notion originate that such a thing were the beginning moment of the Christian life?
Jon
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