Rebirth

[David Morris]

Literal rebirth (but by an infusion of spirit via the Logos, not fleshly 
rebirth) is a central concept for most protestantism.

John 3:1-6
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:  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.

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.  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?  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.  That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that 
which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

1Pe 1:23-25
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word 
of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.  For all flesh [is] as grass, and 
all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the 
flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And 
this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

>From: "Paul Mackin" <paul.mackin at verizon.net>
>
>Yes, there is rebirth in Christ, [...] Might it be said that rebirth is 
>only a figure of speech, signifing faith and hope for the final return?

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