How do we know that regeneration is necessary for faith?
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Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is necessary for faith, as Scripture explains that one must be born again to see the kingdom of God.
John 3:3 reveals the necessity of being 'born again' to see the kingdom of God, highlighting that spiritual life must precede faith. This is demonstrated when Jesus converses with Nicodemus, showing that without divine action, individuals remain blind to spiritual truths. Furthermore, John 1:13 clarifies that those who believe are 'born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.' This indicates that faith itself is not a product of human decision or effort, but a result of God's sovereign initiative in regeneration, confirming the critical importance of this doctrine in the Reformed faith.
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