The term is derived from an event in the Gospel of John in which the words of Jesus were not understood by a Jewish pharisee, Nicodemus. Jesus replied, Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.

Where does it talk about being born again in the Bible?

Jesus answered, I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, `You must be born again.

What is the difference between salvation and being born again?

Being “born again” is a mistranslation of the Greek for being “born from above” and refers to water baptism. “Being saved” refers to a person who has died, and is judged by Our Blessed Lord as having died in His Love with no unforgiven mortal sin on his soul.

Does baptism remove original sin?

Baptism erases original sin but the inclination to sin remains. Baptism confers original sanctifying grace, lost through the Adams sin, thus eliminating original sin and any personal sin.

What sins are not forgiven?

In the Christian Scriptures, there are three verses that take up the subject of unforgivable sin. In the Book of Matthew (12: 31-32), we read, Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.