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What does the Bible say about regeneration and faith?

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The Bible teaches that regeneration precedes faith, meaning one must be born again by God's will before having true faith in Christ.

Regeneration is the act of God whereby He imparts spiritual life to those who are dead in sin, enabling them to have faith in Christ. This is emphasized in John 3:3, where Jesus tells Nicodemus that one must be born again to see the kingdom of God. Regeneration, therefore, occurs before an individual's faith, indicating that faith is a gift from God, not a product of human will or effort. This concept affirms that spiritual life and the ability to believe are entirely the work of the Holy Spirit, thus highlighting God's sovereignty in the process of salvation.
Scripture References: John 3:3, Ephesians 2:1-5

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