In John 3:3, Jesus declared to Nicodemus that spiritual rebirth was an absolute necessity for entering the Kingdom of God. Rebirth, then, is an essential part of our Christian walk for without it, entrance into God’s kingdom is impossible. But we can’t call ourselves saved without changing…for another theological term for rebirth is regeneration…which means new beginnings or turning over a new leaf. Peter called it being born again as God places a desire for Himself in our hearts…and we become new creations. (I Peter 1:23) But this rebirth requires repentance on our part…a changing of the mind – not just lip service, but an entire change in the direction of our life. It involves a radical turning from sin to Christ…from the false kind of repentance known as attrition to contrition, a true and genuine confession of our sinfulness. It’s then that the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within and work to grow us towards sanctification…bringing about in us change and a more righteous life and heart.
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