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What is the evidence of the new birth?

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The primary evidence of the new birth is love – love for God, love for His Word, and love for others.

The evidence of the new birth manifests chiefly as love, which is an innate characteristic of the new nature imparted by the Holy Spirit. In 1 Peter 1:22, Peter encourages believers to love one another with a pure heart fervently, indicating that love is a sign of purification and obedience to the truth. Furthermore, in 1 John 4:11, it states, 'Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God.' This profound change in heart and disposition demonstrates that we are no longer driven by our selfish nature but are now aligned with God's love, reflecting His nature in our interactions with others. Love becomes the identifying mark of true believers and the evidence of a transformed heart that has been made alive through the new birth.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 4:11

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The New Birth
Frank Tate · Aug 21, 2013
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