Being born again is essential for salvation as it is the Spirit's work that enables us to see and enter God's kingdom.
The necessity of being born again, as described in John 3:3, emphasizes the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life. Jesus told Nicodemus, 'Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.' This new birth is not a result of human decision but is the act of God imparting spiritual life to the spiritually dead. It represents a radical change where a person’s heart is regenerated, giving them faith to believe in Christ. The Reformed perspective sees this not as a cooperative effort with God, but as a sovereign act of grace where God alone initiates and completes the work of salvation.
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