What does the Bible say about being given a new spirit?
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The Bible teaches that believers receive a new spirit from Christ, enabling them to love and live according to God's will.
A new spirit is vital for every believer as it transforms our hearts and compels us to live righteously. 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation, meaning that the old ways of sin and selfishness have passed away. This new spirit not only inclines us to believe in Christ but also empowers us to love as He loves, reflecting His nature within us. Without this transformation, we remain in our natural state, which is hostile to God. The work of the Spirit in granting us a new heart is crucial to our relationship with God and our capacity to live out His commands.
Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 4:10
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