Is the new birth a choice we make?

The doctrine of the new birth emphasizes that it is an act of God and not something individuals can bring about by their own efforts or decisions. Jesus clarifies this in John 3:8, stating that the Spirit's movement is irresistible and beyond human control. This aligns with the Reformed understanding of total depravity, whereby humans are unable to choose God without first being regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, the new birth is a sovereign act of grace where God gives life to whom He wills, ensuring that salvation is entirely of Him.