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Rebellion, Repentance And Change In Born Again By Chuck Colon

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Born Again shows aspects of rebellion, repentance, and change in a man’s life. It retells the story of the Watergate scandal, and what Chuck Colson experienced in this crisis. This book is probably one of the best books a Christian can read because it is a perfect example of what must stand when trials come ones way. The Bible says in Romans 5:3 “More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance.” Romans 5:3 directly relates to the book, Born Again, because it talks about the suffering and the endurance of a man. Born Again is the story of a man who struggled in the time of the Watergate scandal. Colson’s story proves that even with the greatest rebellion or sin that all we need to do is simply repent. Through this, God gives us the power to change. …show more content…

Colson knew that his actions would not be constructive. It greatly involved the rest of the country and weakened the trust that he had once gained. Even when one is in high authority and plays a significant role everyone’s lives, he can be tempted by the devil. But even in the darkest situations, God can forgive and turn the situation around. Whenever one sins, an automatic desire to repent begins to arise. Even when Colson did not materialize his repentance first, God was able to fix the situation. The amazing repentance in this book is probably the most important aspect in the book. When Colson turned to God, It shows us what actions become necessary when faced with a difficult trial. Colson life becomes more than just another life in this book; it becomes the perfect example of what happens when we ignore God, and when we ask for God’s

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