(Faith. Work. Renewal.)
📖 Summary
Being “born again” is not a feeling but a sovereign work of the Holy Spirit.
True regeneration is proven not by emotion, but by the fruit of a transformed life.
1️⃣ Introduction | “Am I Really Saved?”
Many believers wrestle with this question:
“Am I truly born again?”
“When my emotions fade or sin tempts me, does that mean I’ve lost faith?”
The Bible answers clearly — regeneration is not an emotional phase, but God’s sovereign act of grace.
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | Regeneration Is God’s Work
📘 John 3:3 (ESV)
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
Being born again is not optional — it is the only way to enter God’s kingdom.
📘 John 3:8 (ESV)
“The wind blows where it wishes… So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
Regeneration cannot be produced by human will or emotion.
It is the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit who brings life where there was death.
📘 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.”
To be born again is not self-improvement — it is a complete transformation of being.
3️⃣ Theological Perspective | Regeneration Reveals Itself Through Fruit
- John Calvin
“Regeneration is not the result of human decision, but the inner operation of the Spirit.”
(Institutes, II.3.5) - R.C. Sproul
“New life is a supernatural change wrought by the Spirit in a once-dead soul.”
(Reformation Study Bible Notes) - John MacArthur
“The evidence of new birth is not emotion but fruit — a life redirected toward God.”
(The Gospel According to Jesus) - John Piper
“The born-again believer is not merely freed from guilt, but finds new joy in God Himself.”
(Desiring God)
💡 Core Insight:
Regeneration is not simply acquiring faith — it is a reorientation of the heart from self to God, from sin to holiness, from fear to love.
4️⃣ Common Misconceptions vs Biblical Truth
| Misconception | Cause | Biblical Truth |
|---|---|---|
| “Being born again is an emotional experience.” | Revivalism and experiential faith | Regeneration is spiritual rebirth, not emotional response (John 3:8). |
| “Born-again believers never sin.” | Perfectionist misunderstanding | True believers sin, but they repent and persevere (1 John 1:9). |
| “Church rituals equal new birth.” | Formalism and externalism | Regeneration is internal and spiritual, not external or ceremonial. |
5️⃣ Practical Application | Signs of a Truly Born-Again Life
1️⃣ A new hunger for the Word — A sincere desire to understand and obey Scripture.
2️⃣ Conviction over sin — Not mere guilt, but sorrow toward God.
3️⃣ Real relationship with God — Prayer and worship become joy, not obligation.
4️⃣ Love for others — Replacing hatred with forgiveness and compassion.
These are not instant emotions but lifelong evidences of sanctification — the ongoing work of grace.
6️⃣ Conclusion | New Birth Begins by Grace, Proven by Fruit
Regeneration begins with God’s grace and is proven by transformed living.
It produces obedience, repentance, love, and alignment with God’s will.
“You will recognize them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:20, ESV)
Being born again is not a feeling — it is the visible result of invisible grace.
The Spirit who began the work in you will bring it to completion.
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