But How Shall I Know That I Am Born Again? part 7 of 8

But How Shall I Know That I Am Born Again?

By John Bunyan

Examination 7

Are you born again? Then you know that the doctrine of the Son of God, the Son of Mary, is a right doctrine, which is this; that the Son of God which was with His Father before the world was (Jn 1:1, Jn 17:5) came into the world in the fullness of time, and was made in the likeness of man (Phil 2:7). Being made of a woman or virgin, made under the law, to redeem that were under the law (Ga 4:4). And that was done in this way, what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh; that is, through our flesh; God sending His own Son in likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh, that is, condemned Him in the flesh for the sins of poor sinners. For this, compare Rom 8:3, 2 Cor 5:21, & Gal 3:13 and it will appear clearly to be the truth of God.

Also, that this Son of God, which is the true God, as well as the Son of Mary, did bear our sins in His own body on the tree (1 Pe 2:24), and, did spill His own blood, which is also the blood of God (Ac 20:28). That He died, and was laid in Joseph's sepulchre (Jn 19:38-42) and rose again the third day (Ac 10:40) that very Man (Lu 24:39-45) and ascended up into heaven in a cloud (Ac 1:9-11) and there ever lives to make intercession for us, that very Man (He 7:24-25, He. 8:3 He 10:12).

Scripture Support

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jn 1:1

And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. Jn 17:5

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. Phil 2:7

But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law. Gal. 4:4

For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh. Rom 8:3

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 2 Cor 5:21

Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree. Gal 3:3

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1 Pet 2:24

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Acts 20:28

And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.  And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.  Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.  Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.  There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand. Jn 19:38-42

Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly. Acts 10:40

 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.  And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.  And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?  And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.  And he took it, and did eat before them.  And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.  Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures. Lu 24:39-45

And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.  And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;  Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. Acts 1:9-11

But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.  Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. He 7:24-25

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. He 8:3

But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God. He 10:12