What does the Bible Say About Being born Again?

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Biblical Summary Of The New Birth

(adapted from Torrey’s Topical Textbook)

The sinful  human nature requires being born again

Psalm 51:5,  Romans 8:7-8 

None can enter heaven without the being born again

John 3:3

The New Birth is Brought Forth by God 1 Peter 1:3,  John 1:13

The New Birth is Brought Forth by Christ. 1 John 2:29 

The New Birth is Brought Forth by The Holy Spirit.John 3:6, Titus 3:5

Through the Word of God. James 1:18, 1 Peter 1:23 

The New Birth is Brought ForthThrough the Resurrection of Christ.

1 Peter 1:3

The New Birth is Brought Forth Through the Will of God.

James 1:18

The New Birth is Brought Forth Through the Mercy of God.Titus 3:5 

Results of being born again: 

You Are a New Creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 , Galatians 6:15, Ephesians 2:10

You Experience Newness of Life. Romans 6:4 

You Experience a Spiritual Resurrection Romans 6:4-6, Ephesians 2:1-5

You’re Given A New Heart. Ezekiel 36:26 

You’re Given A New Spirit. Ezekiel 11:19 , Romans 7:6 

You Are a New Person. Ephesians 4:24 

Produces Likeness to God Ephesians 4:24, Colossians 3:10 

Produces Likeness to Christ Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18 , 1 John 3:2 

Produces Knowledge of God

Jeremiah 24:7,  Colossians 3:10 

Produces Hatred of Sin 1 John 3:9 , 1 John 5:18 

Produces Victory Over the World. 1 John 5:4

Produces Delight in God's law. Romans 7:22 

Evidenced by Faith in Christ 1 John 5:1 

Evidenced by Righteousness 1 John 2:29 

Evidenced by Love For One Another  1 John 4:7