Dig Deeper Regeneration is the theological term we use to describe this spiritual rebirth. Much like how Jesus’ physical body had died and was raised to new life on the third day, regeneration This is not an action you take as a believer, since regeneration is the work of the Holy Spirit. This regeneration, or rebirth, is more than a change of heart; it is an entrance into a new life. Regeneration originates with God, it is not something we can initiate for ourselves or for others.

that this true faith, produced in man by the hearing of God’s Word and by the work of the Holy Spirit, regenerates This is our natural state as sinners, the condition we default to unless the Spirit regenerates us.

far more profound than what you think, especially if we change the subject: Which came first, your regeneration sorrowfully confess those sins to God and places faith in the atoning work of Jesus, and then finally is regenerated

because your sin has been fully atoned for by the blood of Christ, and because your heart/mind has been regenerated John here explains exactly what it means to have your heart/mind regenerated.

Grace takes shape through the process of regeneration, in which God breaks through your stony-cold resistance own before He created the universe, then God the Son atoning for your sin, and God the Holy Spirit regenerating

He does this in conjunction with the Holy Spirit by causing your regenerated heart to long to be closer

We have been regenerated - born again.

always whispering temptations in your ear), and your desire to do what is right that comes from having a regenerated

problems as it continues to suppress the truth in unrighteousness, and praise God that His Holy Spirit has regenerated

that this true faith, produced in man by the hearing of God’s Word and by the work of the Holy Spirit, regenerates