That’s what repentance is all about.
Back to the original question, being born again is a reality, not a metaphor.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
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[ 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. ]
Thats a metaphorical phrase if I ever heard one..
Unless you’re talking about magic..
The Body of Christ and Bride of Christ are both metaphors of the same thing from different angles..
They are real in a metaphorical kind of way.. “in christ” may refer to them/that..
“In Messiah”.. is the same thing, for christ is the messiah..
The Body of Christ is a metaphorical instrument for “WE” are not Christ.. the Messiah.. you know Jesus <;)..
Many get their literals mixed up with their metaphors.. and their metaphors mixed up with their literals..
Makes for good comedy and entertainment.. but drives some folks nuts..
Most christian religions are made that way..