Sermon: The Holy Spirit and The New Birth
The Holy Spirit's role in spiritual regeneration or "being born again" marks the beginning of the Christian life and requires divine intervention beyond human effort. Just as we cannot force ourselves
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By Matt Heerema
The Holy Spirit's role in spiritual regeneration or "being born again" marks the beginning of the Christian life and requires divine intervention beyond human effort. Just as we cannot force ourselves to believe the sun won't rise tomorrow, genuine faith and spiritual transformation cannot be self-generated but must come through an external influence - the work of the Holy Spirit. This supernatural work of regeneration is essential for anyone to truly become a Christian and experience new spiritual life.