Why is regeneration by the Spirit necessary for salvation?
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Regeneration by the Spirit is necessary as it transforms the heart, enabling believers to truly understand and receive the gospel.
Regeneration, or the new birth, is an essential part of salvation because it is through the work of the Spirit that individuals are granted new life and true understanding of the gospel. John emphasizes that it is only by the Spirit's revelation that one comprehends the fullness of Christ's sacrifice and the need for redemption. As indicated in John 3, the new birth is not an achievement of man but a divine work that changes the heart and aligns it with God's will. Without regeneration, individuals remain spiritually dead and cannot embrace the truth of the gospel, making this work of the Spirit indispensable for salvation.
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