Regeneration © John Stevenson, 2012

The Atonement was accomplished on the Cross The benefits of the Atonement are applied at Conversion

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, 13 who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. (John 1:12-13).

Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name, observing His signs which He was doing. (John 2:23).

But Jesus, on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for He knew all men, 25 and because He did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for He Himself knew what was in man. (John 2:24-25).

Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews (John 3:1).

…this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” (John 3:2).

Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3).

What is it?What is it? From where does it come?From where does it come? How do I get it?How do I get it?

Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3).

Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born, can he?” (John 3:4).

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5).

“…Born of water and Spirit…” Water baptismWater baptism

“…Born of water and Spirit…” Water baptismWater baptism Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. (Ezekiel 36:25)

“…Born of water and Spirit…” Water baptismWater baptism Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. (Ezekiel 36:26)

“…Born of water and Spirit…” Water baptism And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will be careful to observe My ordinances. (Ezekiel 36:27)

“…Born of water and Spirit…” Water baptism that represents the purification from sins.Water baptism that represents the purification from sins. Physical BirthPhysical Birth The Word of GodThe Word of God

…for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and abiding word of God. (1 Peter 1:23)

“…Born of water and Spirit…” Water baptism that represents the purification from sins.Water baptism that represents the purification from sins. Physical BirthPhysical Birth The Word of GodThe Word of God The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

For I will pour out water on the thirsty land And streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring, And My blessing on your descendants (Isaiah 44:3).

And they will spring up among the grass Like poplars by streams of water. (Isaiah 44:4).

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“That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not be amazed that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’” (John 3:6-7).

“The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8).

As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; 15 so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life. (John 3:14-15).

In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we might be, as it were, the first fruits among His creatures. (James 1:18).

For you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and abiding word of God. (1 Peter 1:23).