How do we know we are born of the Spirit of God?

The sermon outlines that to cross the Jordan safely, one must be born of the Holy Spirit. The evidence of being born of the Spirit is a conviction of sin, particularly the sin of unbelief. Believers must acknowledge that their own righteousness is insufficient and that their acceptance before God solely rests in Christ. The Holy Spirit convicts them of their sin, leads them to Christ, and assures them of their standing before God. The transformation that occurs when one is born of the Spirit manifests in a complete reliance on Jesus, as He is the author and finisher of their faith.