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How do we know we have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit?

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Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is evidenced by a person's conviction of sin, righteousness, and judgment, as stated in Scripture.

In John 16:8, it is stated that the Holy Spirit will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. A clear indication that a person has been regenerated by the Holy Spirit is the profound conviction of their sinfulness before a holy God. This belief manifests in an acknowledgment of one's inability to achieve righteousness on their own, leading to a reliance on Christ's atoning work for salvation.

The process of regeneration also leads to a growing understanding of righteousness, where believers recognize that the only means of acceptance before God is through the righteousness of Christ alone. Furthermore, a true believer grasps the reality of divine judgment, understanding that Jesus took the punishment due to them, thereby securing their freedom. The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in affirming these truths in the heart of the believer, reinforcing their identity as a child of God.
Scripture References: John 16:8, Romans 8:16

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