Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  3000 Holy Spirit  »  3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of  »  3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance  »  3230 Holy Spirit, and regeneration

God's Spirit works to bring the gift of new birth and renewal to those who have been called to faith.

The Holy Spirit's work is promised

Ezekiel 36:26-27 See also Ezekiel 37:14

Jesus Christ proclaims the Holy Spirit's work

John 3:5-8

The Holy Spirit's work brings salvation

Titus 3:5-6 “washing” (apparently a reference to baptism) signifies regeneration. See also Ephesians 5:25-27

Regeneration is a creative work of God's Spirit alone

It cannot be achieved by human means

John 6:63 See also John 1:13; John 3:6

It cannot be achieved through the works of the law

2 Corinthians 3:6 See also Romans 2:29; Romans 7:6; Romans 8:2; Galatians 3:2

See also

2424  gospel, promises
3248  Holy Spirit, conviction
3290  Holy Spirit, life-giver
3296  Holy Spirit in the world
5016  heart, fallen & redeemed
5065  spirit, fallen & redeemed
5655  birth
6728  regeneration
6745  sanctification, nature & basis
7903  baptism
8144  renewal
8150  revival, personal