[John 3:1-16] Is Born Again a Requirement? In John 3, we find in the words of Jesus to Nicodemas that comprise the basis of our belief in the born again experience. What does it mean to be born again? Can a person outside of Christ have any hope of clemency before God's throne based on good works or moral character? Shouldn't God accept us if we are generally good people who never tried to hurt anyone? Is Jesus the ONLY way to salvation, leaving all others to the flames of an eternal hell? These beliefs are slowly under assault in our culture today and are addressed clearly in the words of Jesus in John chapter 3.