Supporting Scripture
Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
Because all have sinned, all need the new birth.
Main Teaching Point 2
The New Birth Is The Work Of God
Titus 3:5
“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.”
The Bible describes the new birth as regeneration.
Regeneration is God’s work of giving life to those who are spiritually dead.
Salvation is not achieved.
Salvation is received.
Discussion Question
Why is this truth important?
Answer
Because it removes pride and reminds us that salvation is entirely by God’s grace.
Main Teaching Point 3
The New Birth Produces A New Life
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…”
The evidence of the new birth is transformation.
Not perfection.
Transformation.
A believer begins to develop:
- Love for Christ
- Hunger for God’s Word
- Conviction of sin
- Desire to obey God
- Love for other believers
Growth may be gradual, but life is present.