Dictionary of Bible Themes The radical renewal of a person's inner being by the work of God's Spirit. John 3:3The need for regeneration See also Ephesians 2:1,5Colossians 2:13 John 1:12-13 Regeneration is a work of God It originates in God the Father 1 Peter 1:3Regeneration cannot be controlled by human actions or rituals; it is an act of God's sovereign will. See also It is made possible by the resurrection of Jesus Christ Ephesians 2:4-5James 1:18 See also It occurs through the hearing of the Christian gospel 1 Peter 1:23-25John 3:5-8 The "word of God" is the good news about Jesus Christ. See also It is effected by God's Spirit John 6:63Titus 3:5 1 John 5:1 Regeneration is given to those who believe in Jesus Christ John 3:5Baptism is the sign of regeneration See also Acts 2:38-39Water 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. Ephesians 5:25-26Titus 3:5 John 3:5 The results of regeneration Entry into God's kingdom 1 John 3:9See also A new holiness of life 1 John 5:181 Peter 2:1-2 1 John 4:7 See also Love for other people 1 John 5:21 John 5:4 See also Victory over the world's sinful pattern of life 1130 God, sovereignty3230 Holy Spirit & regeneration 5017 heart, renewal 5019 human nature 5067 suicide 6020 sin 6628 conversion, God's demand 6654 forgiveness, Christ's ministry 6738 rescue 8023 faith, necessity 8104 assurance 8144 renewal 8154 righteousness |
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