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How do we know that the new birth is necessary?

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The necessity of the new birth is confirmed by Jesus' statement that we must be born again to enter God's kingdom (John 3:5).

Jesus emphasized the imperative nature of the new birth in John 3:5 when He declared, 'Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.' This statement reveals the requirement for spiritual rebirth, emphasizing that one’s first birth as a sinful creature is insufficient. The new birth is necessary because through it, God imparts a divine nature that enables individuals to comprehend and access spiritual truths (2 Peter 1:4). Without this transformation, a person remains alienated from God, and cannot experience a relationship with Him.
Scripture References: John 3:5, 2 Peter 1:4

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Arthur W. Pink · Jun 13, 2012
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