00:01Five Signs That Prove You Are Truly Born Again
00:05Introduction
00:06Brothers and sisters, today we will look into one of the most important questions of our faith.
00:13How do I know that I am truly born again?
00:16Many people attend church, sing songs, and even read the Bible, but not all are truly transformed.
00:23Jesus said in John 3.3, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
00:31Being born again is not just religion, it is transformation.
00:36Let's look at five biblical signs that prove you are truly born again.
00:411. A New Heart That Loves God And Hates Sin
00:46Scripture, Ezekiel 36.26
00:49I Will Give You A New Heart And Put A New Spirit In You
00:53When you are truly born again, your desires change.
00:59The sins you once loved, you now hate, and the God you once ignored, you now love.
01:05Application
01:05If you feel conviction when you sin, and joy when you obey, it's a sign the Holy Spirit lives in you.
01:142. Love For The Word Of God
01:17Scripture, 1 Peter 2.2
01:20Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.
01:28A newborn baby desires milk, a born-again believer desires the Word of God.
01:34You don't read the Bible out of duty, you read it because your soul is hungry.
01:40Application
01:40Ask yourself, do I long for God's Word more than social media, movies, or entertainment?
01:47That's evidence of a changed heart.
01:503. A Desire To Obey God
01:54Scripture, John 14.15
01:57If you love me, keep my commandments.
02:00Obedience is not a burden, it becomes your joy.
02:04A born-again believer doesn't live in willful rebellion, but seeks to live in alignment with God's Word.
02:11Application
02:12When faced with choices, do you ask, what does God want?
02:17That's evidence of a changed heart.
02:204. Love For Others
02:22Even Your Enemies
02:24Scripture, 1 John 3.14
02:27We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers and sisters.
02:33One of the strongest signs of being born again is genuine love, especially for those who hurt you.
02:41Jesus loved His enemies on the cross.
02:43His Spirit in you will help you love beyond your human strength.
02:48Application
02:48Do you forgive quickly?
02:51Do you show kindness to those who don't deserve it?
02:54That's the love of Christ working in you.
02:56Number 5
02:58Evidence of the Fruit of the Spirit
03:00Scripture, Galatians 5.22-23
03:04But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
03:15Being born again doesn't mean perfection.
03:18It means direction.
03:20Over time, your life begins to reflect these fruits.
03:23Application
03:24Look back at your life.
03:27Are you more patient, more loving, more self-controlled than before?
03:31That's evidence of God's Spirit at work.
03:35Conclusion
03:35So, what are the five signs of being truly born again?
03:40A new heart that loves God and hates sin
03:42Love for the Word of God
03:44Desire to obey God
03:46Love for others, even enemies
03:48Evidence of the Fruit of the Spirit
03:51Examine yourself today.
03:53If you see these signs, rejoice!
03:56You are a child of God
03:57If not, don't be discouraged
04:00Repent, turn to Jesus, and ask Him to give you a new heart
04:04Closing Scripture
04:062 Corinthians 5.17
04:08If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation
04:12The old has gone, the new is here
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