The doctrine of new birth is evidenced through Scripture and the spiritual transformation of believers, affirming that they become new creations in Christ.
The doctrine of new birth is primarily founded in John 3:3, where Jesus states that one must be born again to see the Kingdom of God. This new birth is necessary because our first birth, being in sin, renders us spiritually dead. Through the effective preaching of the gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit, believers experience a radical transformation, described in 2 Corinthians 5:17 as becoming new creatures in Christ. This new identity is not through human effort but through the sovereign work of God, which is affirmed in Ephesians 2:8-10, showing that salvation is a gift of grace, not a result of works.
Scripture References:
John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 3:7, John 3:5-7
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