Roots of the Faith - Regeneration - 6/26/24

Resources for this Study

50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith – Gregg R. Allision

Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine – Wayne Grudem

Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth – John MacArthur & Richard Mayhue

Regeneration is the mighty work of God by which unbelievers are given a new nature, being born again.[1]

The work of the Holy Spirit in creating a new life in the sinful person, by which act he repents and comes to believe in Christ.[2]

The concept is of God renovating the heart, the core of a person’s being, by implanting a new principle of desire, purpose, and action, a dispositional dynamic that finds expression in positive response to the gospel and its Christ.[3]

The Need of Regeneration

• John 3:1-8

• Ephesians 2:1-10

• Justification deals with the guilt of sin

• Regeneration resolves the problem of our sinful nature
  

It is Completely a Divine Work of God

• John 1:13

• James 1:17-18

• 1 Peter 1:3-5

• Acts 16:14
  

It is an Instantaneous Event

• Regeneration happens in an instance

• Sanctification is a process. Transforming us into the likeness of Christ.
  

It Consists of Two Aspects

• Removes our sinful nature

• Gives us a new redeemed nature
  

It Brings Forth Spiritual Results

• 1 John 2:29

• 1 John 3:9

• Galatians 5:22-23