Being born again by the Spirit refers to the supernatural regeneration of a believer, enabling them to have faith in Christ.
To be born again by the Spirit signifies a transformative work where the indwelling Holy Spirit regenerates a sinner, bringing them from spiritual death to life. This concept is strongly presented in John 3:3-5, where Jesus tells Nicodemus that one must be born of water and the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God. This regeneration is not of human effort but is an act of God’s sovereign grace, as underscored in Ephesians 2:8-9. The Holy Spirit empowers the believer to believe and trust in Christ, facilitating a new relationship with God and a new life characterized by holiness and obedience.
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