What does the Bible say about new birth?
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The Bible teaches that the new birth is God’s gracious work by which spiritually dead sinners are made alive, given new hearts, and brought to faith in Christ. Jesus declares in John 3:3-5 that no one can enter God’s kingdom without being born again by the Spirit. This new life rests on Christ’s saving work and produces a new creation, as 2 Corinthians 5:17 and 1 Peter 3:18-22 affirm. God causes believers to be born again through His mercy and imperishable Word, granting a living hope and secure inheritance in 1 Peter 1:3-5, 23. Baptism publicly signifies cleansing and union with Christ, while salvation is received through repentance and faith in Him (Acts 2:38-39; Mark 16:15-16).
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- John 3:3 10 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 9 votes
- 1 Peter 1:3-5 4 votes
- 1 Peter 1:23 4 votes
- John 3:1-5 4 votes
- Mark 16:15-16 3 votes
- John 3:22-26 3 votes
- Acts 2:38-39 3 votes
- 1 John 1:7 3 votes
- 1 Peter 3:18-22 2 votes
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