"Born Again" by Third Day

Chuck Spangler

Grace Memorial Vestry Member

There came 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?  …” 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.”
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John 3:1-5

For the next couple of months, I am presenting “Greatest Hits” per our Christian Education teenagers.

During July, I will start with “Third Day”.  
Third Day formed in 1993.  They briefly retired in 2022 and have recently reunited.  They are an internationally acclaimed Christian Music group lead by Mac Powell, whose genuine commitment to Christ and distinctive baritone voice have contributed to the group’s popularity.

They have sold 7 million albums, with 28 #1 hits; garnered four Grammys and 24 Gospel Music Awards.  Third Day was awarded the 2008 American Music Award for “Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist”.

Grace Memorial’s Christian Formation group heard Third Day in concert in Baton Rouge (April, 2015).  Their music was a frequent subject of our Sunday contemplation.
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“Born Again” is one of Third Day’s signature cuts.  It is about birth as a spiritually inspired Christian, evidenced by physical baptism and the effects on one’s soul.

Cut:               “Born Again”
Artist:             Third Day
CD/Album:    Revelation

Lyrics:

​Today I found myself, After searching all these years, 
And the man that I saw, he wasn't at all who I'd thought he'd be.
I was lost when You found me here, And I was broken beyond repair, 
Then You came along and You sang Your song over me.
It feels like I'm born again…It feels like I'm living…For the very first time…For the very first time, 
In my life.

Make a promise to me now, Reassure my heart somehow, 
That the love that I feel, is so much more real than anything.
I've a feeling in my soul, And I pray that I'm not wrong, That the life I have now, 
It is only the beginning.
It feels like I'm born again…It feels like I'm living…For the very first time…For the very first time
It feels like I'm breathing…It feels like I'm moving…For the very first time…For the very first time 

Wasn't looking for something that was more, Than what I had yesterday, 
Then You came to me, Then You gave to me, Life and a love that I've never known, 
That I've never felt before 
It feels like I'm born again…It feels like I'm living…For the very first time…I'm living for the first time 
It feels like I'm breathing…It feels like I'm moving…For the very first time 
I'm living for the first time, In my life.