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Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis

Why Religion Can’t Save You: What Does ‘Born Again’ actually mean? Pt. II

March 31, 2026·33 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What does it actually mean to be born again? In this episode, we dive deep into John 3 and Jesus' shocking conversation with Nicodemus — the most religious man in all of Israel — to unpack the biblical doctrine of regeneration and why it changes everything about how we understand salvation.We cover:Why religion is not enough to enter the kingdom of GodWhat Jesus meant by being "born of water and the Spirit" (John 3:5)The connection between Ezekiel 36 and the New Covenant promise of a new heartWhy the human heart — not your upbringing or circumstances — is your greatest problemThe difference between reformation and regenerationWhy salvation is a miracle, not a merit systemHow to know if you've truly been born againWhether you grew up in the church, have all the right answers, and still wonder if you truly know God — or you're just beginning to ask who Jesus really is — this conversation is for you.📖 Key Scriptures: John 3:1–8 | Ezekiel 36:24–27 | Titus 3:5 | Ephesians 2 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Jeremiah 17:9This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.edu📧 Subscribe to the Dial In newsletter for first access to restocks and devotionals: www.dialinministries.org

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