How does one become a child of God?

To become a child of God, as articulated in the Scriptures, one must be born again through the Holy Spirit (John 3:3-5). This divine rebirth allows a person to enter the kingdom of God and is anchored in the presentation of the gospel (1 Peter 1:23). It is not through human will or effort but through God's sovereign act of grace that individuals are regenerated and brought into His family. Therefore, faith in Christ and the transformational work of the Spirit lead to a believer being declared a child of God.