REGENERATION: From Death

to Life

Matthew 19:28; Titus 3:5

Introduction:Biological regeneration

“Regeneration” in the Scripture

•The Greek term- palingenesia

Definition of Regeneration

–A new start; a new ORDER. (Matt. 19:28) –The restoration of the whole EARTH at the 2nd coming of Christ.

Definition of Regeneration

–Born AGAIN; a new beginning. (Titus 3:5) –the imparting of new spiritual life to and individual by GRACE through faith, whereby that person becomes a part of the Kingdom of God.

The Necessity of Regeneration

–Because of our SINFULNESS (Rom. 3:23; Eph. 2:1; 4:8)–Because we are separated from GOD. (Isa. 59:2)–We cannot ENTER the Kingdom of God without it. (Jhn. 3:3)

The Means of Regeneration

–Life comes from GOD! (Jhn. 1:13; Titus 3:3-4)–By the knowledge of the TRUTH revealed in the Bible. (John 5:24; Rom. 10:17)–By the powerful WORK of the Holy Spirit. (John 3:6)

The Mystery of Regeneration

•We cannot completely UNDERSTAND regeneration

The Mysteryof Regeneration

–Being born again is a divine MIRACLE.–God imparts His own LIFE to sinful people who repent and believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sin.

The Manifestations of Regeneration

–It results in a totally new life, not just a RENOVATION. (2 Cor. 5:17)–It results in a new FELLOWSHIP with other believers. (1 Jhn. 3:14, 15)

The Manifestations of Regeneration

–It results in a new STANDARD of righteousness found in the Word of God, based on God’s WORD. (1 Jn. 2:29)–It is instantaneous; either you are DEAD or ALIVE. (Eph.2:1)