10 Biblical Signs You Are Born Again

1. A New Desire to Know God

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. Psalm 42:1

A born-again believer deeply desires fellowship with God through prayer, worship, and studying His Word.Supporting Bible Verses:
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 Being born again leads you to wholeheartedly pursue a relationship with God.
“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of His resurrection and participation in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death.” Philippians 3:10
A born-again believer desires to know Christ intimately, understanding His nature and His work.

2. Changed Priorities

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.Matthew 6:33”

God’s will becomes central to your decisions and goals.

Supporting Bible Verses:

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” Matthew 6:19-20 A born-again believer shifts their investments from temporal things to eternal treasures.

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”Colossians 3:2 Being born again renews your perspective, leading you to focus on heavenly matters.

3. A Desire to Turn from Sin

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”2 Corinthians 5:17

You begin to leave sinful habits behind and seek holiness.

4. Love for Others

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”John 13:35

The transformation leads to genuine love, forgiveness, and compassion for others.

5. Hunger for God’s Word

“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.”1 Peter 2:2

Reading and meditating on Scripture becomes essential to your spiritual growth.

6. Inner Peace and Joy

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:7

A supernatural peace and joy come from trusting in God, even during hardships.

7. Desire to Share the Gospel

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”Mark 16:15

You feel a deep urgency and joy in sharing Jesus with others.

8. The Fruit of the Spirit is Evident

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”Galatians 5:22-23

These characteristics become more evident as the Holy Spirit works within you.

9. A New Identity

“Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12

You recognize your new identity as a child of God, loved and redeemed.

10. Perseverance in Faith

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12

Born-again believers rely on God’s strength and remain steadfast in faith through trials.