Regeneration

Regeneration: John 3:7,  Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again.'

 Regeneration is the theological term for the Christian's "new" or "second" birth in Christ. By definition, regeneration is the act of God by which He imparts divine life to man upon the single condition of faith in Jesus Christ as personal Savior.

In John 3:7 the words "born again" express regeneration.

* In Eph. 2:5, the words "made alive" refer to regeneration, the new life

* In 2 Cor. 5:17, the words "new creation" speak of the new birth

* In 1 John 3:1,2, the expression "children of God" refers to regeneration.

* In Titus 3:5, the word "regeneration" itself is used.

There are several aspects about regeneration which are important to give attention to. All People Need Regeneration. Our condition demands it. Eph. 2:1 declares us to be "dead" in sins. Death is a condition for which "life" (regeneration) is the only solution.

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