Gospel Words We Should Know
CALLING
BORN AGAIN
born from above, born anew, new birth, a new creation or regeneration.
This is a change in the nature of a person brought about by a sovereign act of the Holy Spirit. It originates, not with man, but with God. John 1:13 John 3:8 1 John 4:7 1 John 5:1
It is necessary because of the inability and spiritual deadness of fallen human nature. Romans 7:18 Romans 8:7,8 1 Corinthians 2:14 2 Corinthians 4:4 Ephesians 2:1 John 3:3,55 2 Corinthians 5:17
It results in spiritual life, Ephesians 2:1, 1 John 3:14, spiritual perception, John 3:3, and a new nature which is able to please God. 1 John 2:29 1 John 4:7 1 John 5:1 1 John 3:7-9
It should be distinguished from justification.
