God regenerates a sinner by imparting spiritual life and giving them a new heart through His Holy Spirit.
Regeneration is a sovereign act of God whereby He imparts new life to a sinner. This process is rooted in divine mercy, where God transforms the heart of an individual, enabling them to respond to His grace. As noted in Ezekiel 36, God promises to give a new heart and a new spirit, indicating that regeneration is not a cooperative effort but a divine monergistic act. This change alters one’s desires, moving from a love of sin to a desire for holiness. Furthermore, it means that the sinner is not left in their sin but is given the capacity to live in a way that is pleasing to God, demonstrating the effectiveness of His grace in their life.
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