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When does a person receive the new birth?

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A person is born again when it pleases God, specifically at the moment they believe in Christ.

The timing of the new birth is a matter of divine sovereignty. According to Galatians 1:15, Paul notes that God called him to grace when it pleased Him. The new birth occurs at the moment a person is granted faith in Christ; it is not a prior decision but a simultaneous act of God's grace, as seen in Ephesians 2:8, which teaches that faith is a gift from God. This highlights that one cannot bring about the new birth through personal effort or will, but must await God’s timing and initiative. The realization of the new birth alongside faith underscores that the renewal of a person's nature is an inseparable component of salvation.
Scripture References: Galatians 1:15, Ephesians 2:8

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