Why do we need to be born again?

Scripture reveals in Ephesians 2 that we were spiritually dead in trespasses and sins, underscoring the necessity of being born again. This new birth is essential as it awakens the believer to spiritual realities and transforms their will. Without this divine intervention, we remain in a state of enmity against God, unable to comprehend spiritual truths (1 Corinthians 2:14). The new birth is an act of God's sovereign grace, as it grants us faith to believe and the renewed ability to seek, understand, and follow Christ. Thus, regeneration is a foundational aspect of our salvation.