Hello to all interested in receiving the rebirth Christ promised in John 3:1-5. Many are very concerned about the instructions given there, as it is something that is taught by Christ as required for discipleship.It may be intimidating to be informed about heavenly life. After all, it means leaving others behind, even our earthly home , family and friends. It will not be that you wouldn't see them again, for the Bible explains , the anointed disciples are going to be working in a government that comes back down from heaven, to help mankind reach their full free condition from sin and death during a 1000 year initial program of growth for a New Earth. There , no doubt, we will see our loved ones again, and personally assist them and others to attain perfect health and spirituality.(Rev.22:1-3)
Well, how does the process work? According to the Lord's instructions from the book of John,...like this;
Born of the 'Water', and the 'Spirit' John 3:1-5
The first part, born of the 'water', Jesus goes in to explain, as John beautifully records the experience of the Samaritan woman at the well. There the subject is 'Living Water'. This water, according to Christ, comes , first...from Christ, and then to the hearer as he preaches it or as he describes later on, the provision of his body as a living sacrifice for the sins of the world. Much must be explained to young Christian hopefuls, and will be in days ahead. For our purposes now, though we will just state this truth. Christ was sent down as a High Priest from heaven, to offer his body, blood and flesh...all of it, as a sacrifice to God . This purchased the human race out of the death sentence placed upon it by Adam and Eve eating the fruit. Those who believe this act of love, and who desire to live forever, can show by their obedience to obey Christ's commands and follow them, repent of former badness (sin), be baptized,(1 Pet. 3:21) by other Christians ...showing they seek discipleship. These then, are granted a perfect standing before the Father Jehovah. He , the Judge of the earth, gives them total forgiveness of sins, a perfect standing before him. He views their lives now as sinless. But what if out of weakness, they sin again? Then they must ask forgiveness, and on the basis of the powerful blood of Christ, their sins are forgiven. This is how great the love of God is, it conquers sin and death, with mercy, love and forgiveness. Father Jah knows you are trying, best you can, so he still puts an 'A' on our report card...called the 'Book of Life' All this process is contained in being 'Born of water.'
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Now, then what about the 'Spirit' ? Being born of the Spirit is the most wonderful thing that can happen to a person. Here's how this works, in the short explanation. Once a person has accomplished the above, time is allowed usually, for he or she to show their love and devotion. This is how we do that, by being obedient to Christ's commandments, particularly love. How much time? This is God's determination,and I don't know. But in my case it was some time, months, actually after I had re-read the New Testament and Book of John several times, and other related passages on anointing. The total knowledge had to be absorbed and understood, in my case, as I had been fed lies from Jehovah's Witnesses for all my life about this subject, and I had not received the anointing. I had already been baptized, over 30 years before, as a Christian with faith in the sacrifice, and understood the upward call. When God's time is right, he will call you, or draw you to him through the Holy Spirit, his power which enlightens your mind to the awareness that you are being summoned to become a new spirit being in heaven. He invites you to the heavenly Kingdom. You become aware of this, as he will plant this invitation into your mind. You then become aware you are being called. It will be a wonderful feeling, awakening to this summons. You may be expecting it, or may not. I wasn't , but when it happened, I gladly accepted the invitation. Next thing, when you accept, the spirit will flow to you, over your body, through your deepest soul, in my case, an energy force, gentle but powerful flowed from above through me. It was warm, and loving, merciful and forgiving, and it had messages in it, as I felt how God and his son felt for me, an appreciation for my efforts, and what I had done in my life as a person, who was TRYING, even though I had failed many times. This was my spirit, rebirth, and my witness, is all I have to explain the feeling. At this time, Jesus explains in the book of John, both God and Christ, by means of the Holy Spirit, will come to live inside your body, mind and heart, and you will feel their presence.You will be able to communicate in prayer with them, receive instructions and enlightenment on scriptural subjects, and other divine gifts, unique to yourself among all other Christians. This is what is described as the 'Oneness' with God and Christ. It is not just a mental agreeing with the Biblical message, but a physical and spiritual reality of being a son of God, soon to be transferred to your new heavenly family above at your passing. ( these are resurrected to heaven, and not a paradise, it is explained but this comes at the time for the resurrection, not immediately at death).See Romans 8:14-17 and also the reading of Gospel of John is recommended .
After this, I have never been the same. I have worked as hard as I can, knowing I an heaven-bound for the Kingdom, and the hope of being a part of the salvation of the human race and restoration of the planet. It was all important to realize, that we who are anointed and adopted as future heavenly sons (we're all called 'sons' in heaven, as there apparently is no male/female in this new condition) must work and may suffer as Christians, and spend the rest of our lives witnessing to this hope so others may become sons also. We must also stay faithful until we die of natural causes. Some may be persecuted as Christians, and even pour out their souls to the death as Christ did. But, what a way to show our love , faith , and devotion for others, and God! We join millions of Christians through the ages, who have done just that, given a sacrifice of their bodies, just as Christ did, and won their victory over Satan and this world.
All of this may be hard for the beginner, but never fear, God is patient, and it may take a while to figuire it all out. Most all of it comes from you doing your part, and then God will jump in with his spirit, and do the rest. We also have faithful brothers and sisters on earth right here, who will assist you new ones with instruction and encouragement. We sincerely hope you, too will join the brotherhood of Christians, who eagerly await the return of their big Brother, Christ , when he comes, so soon now to harvest the eath and reward those doing good. Of course again, the reader must take the initial steps to read the Christian message from the New Testament, starting the process of absorbing and being 'born of the water', and be baptized as Christ requires, following him and his way, ever after.
Do not hesitate to ask other anointed Christians for assistance in any way. They will assuredly help you in your new hope. I hope many , in time, will come share their unique experiences so we may see the many ways God bears witness with our spirit that we have received the adoption to become children of God in heaven.
Hoping the best for all in this , the awakened Gospel Message, and the adoption and assignment to Chritian servitude and sacrifice. John S
