Dictionary of Bible Themes: 6728 regeneration

6728 regeneration

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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

1 John 5:1

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

John 3:5

A new holiness of life

Love for other people

1 John 4:7 See also 1 John 5:2

Victory over the world's sinful pattern of life

1 John 5:4