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What does the Bible say about being born of God?

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The Bible teaches that being born of God is a miraculous act of God where one receives a new spiritual nature, allowing them to believe in Jesus as the Christ.

The Bible states that everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God (1 John 5:1). This new birth is a supernatural act of God, much like the virgin birth of Christ and the act of creation, which both demonstrate God's power to create life where there was none. It is not the result of human effort or will, but a divine initiative that results in spiritual life and faith. In essence, the new birth is a gift of God’s mercy and grace, allowing the believer to recognize and accept Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Scripture References: 1 John 5:1, John 3:8, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Ephesians 1:5, John 1:12-13, Romans 3:10-12, 1 John 4:2, 1 John 4:15, 1 John 2:29, 1 John 3:9, Romans 7, 1 John 5:1-5, John 3:5, 1 John 5:18, 1 John 5:4, John 3:3, 1 John 3:6-9, John 1:13, Romans 9:16, 1 John 5:4-5, Ephesians 1:4-5, John 3:3-6, Romans 10:14-17, John 3:1-16, John 1:11-13; Philippians 2:13; Romans 9:16, Romans 10:9-10, Luke 4:41, Colossians 3:3, John 1:11-13, Philippians 2:13, Romans 7:15, Romans 7:19

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