Why is understanding our new birth important for Christians?

1 John 5:1-5 emphasizes that those born of God overcome the world through their faith in Jesus Christ. This new birth is not a result of human effort but of divine intervention, as Ephesians 1:4-5 points out that we are chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world. Recognizing the importance of this divine new birth reinforces the truth of our identity as children of God, which brings profound assurance of eternal life and motivates us to live in accordance with His commandments. Understanding this connection strengthens our resolve to engage with the world faithfully, grounded in the truth of our salvation.