What role does God play in the new birth according to the Bible?

The new birth is wholly the work of God as inferred from John 3:8, where Jesus explains that the wind blows where it wishes, signifying the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit. This illustrates that the new birth is not something a person can contribute to or generate by their own efforts. Instead, it emphasizes divine initiative and sovereignty in salvation. The sinner is passive in the act of being born again, underscoring the Reformed understanding that regeneration is entirely Gracious, not dependent on human will or effort. Therefore, salvation is of the Lord in every aspect.