What does the Bible say about being born of God?

In 1 John 5:1, it states that whosoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God. This new birth is a work of God’s grace, resulting in a transformed heart that confesses faith in Christ. Such a faith is not merely intellectual assent but is accompanied by a visible change in life, producing love for God and His commandments. As John emphasizes throughout his epistle, a true believer's faith manifests itself in love toward God and fellow believers, which is the evidence of their new birth.