Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6728 regeneration The radical renewal of a person's inner being by the work of God's Spirit. The need for regeneration John 3:3 See also Ephesians 2:1,5; Colossians 2:13 Regeneration is a work of God It originates in God the Father John 1:12-13 Regeneration cannot be controlled by human actions or rituals; it is an act of God's sovereign will. It is made possible by the resurrection of Jesus Christ 1 Peter 1:3 See also Ephesians 2:4-5 It occurs through the hearing of the Christian gospel James 1:18 See also 1 Peter 1:23-25 The “word of God” is the good news about Jesus Christ. It is effected by God's Spirit John 3:5-8 See also John 6:63; Titus 3:5 Regeneration is given to those who believe in Jesus Christ Baptism is the sign of regeneration John 3:5 Water here is seen by some, though not all, interpreters as a reference to baptism, administered by the church to new converts as a sign of their new birth and their entry into the Christian community. See also Acts 2:38-39; Ephesians 5:25-26; Titus 3:5 The results of regeneration Entry into God's kingdom A new holiness of life 1 John 3:9 See also 1 John 5:18; 1 Peter 2:1-2 Love for other people 1 John 4:7 See also 1 John 5:2 Victory over the world's sinful pattern of life See also
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