Being "born again" or "born from above" or even "born anew" is the same basic idea.. The point of; born of water as 1st birth and born of the Spirit 2nd birth is still precient.. I add that "born again" is a metaphorical verbal instrument since all humans have a human spirit from birth.. Being born again is an "identity" issue.. Either you are flesh or spirit.. Baptism is not being born again.. it is a "ceremonial death" of the "old man".. from the first birth.. i.e. immersion(baptismo)..
What are you?.. <<- rhetorical question..
Jesus and Nicodemus never said “again” Jesus said “from above” and Nicodemus misunderstood the “born” part, he asked if he could re-enter his mothers womb.
The mis-understanding was about the word born
Thank you so very much for sharing your insights, dear brother in Christ!