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What does the cross say about the new birth?

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The cross signifies that through Christ's death, believers receive a new birth into a righteous and redeemed life.

The new birth, or regeneration, is a transformative act of God that occurs as a result of Christ’s sacrificial death. John 19 illustrates how Jesus' provision on the cross leads to the establishment of a new family of believers. Those born again are given new nature, aligning them with God's will and purposes. This transformation is necessary because, as Frank Tate points out, our sinful nature is incapable of pleasing God. John 3:3 articulates this necessity: 'Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.' Therefore, the work of Christ on the cross is inseparably linked with the regeneration of believers, which empowers them to live as children of God.
Scripture References: John 3:3, John 19

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