The Bible teaches that the new birth is a work of God that gives believers a new heart and nature through the Holy Spirit.
The concept of new birth, or regeneration, is essential in understanding salvation in the Reformed tradition. According to John 3:3, Jesus teaches that one must be born again to see the kingdom of God. This process is not merely an external change but an internal transformation wrought by the Holy Spirit, as described in 1 Peter 1:23, where believers are born not of corruptible seed but of incorruptible, which is the Word of God. The new birth signifies a radical change in a person's nature, producing a heart that desires to follow Christ and shun sin. It is a sovereign work of God, highlighting His power to regenerate and enable faith in the hearts of the elect, ensuring that they are made new creations who can now live for His glory.
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