Regeneration

Question 1

Give a definition of regeneration.

Answer 1

An aspect of salvation that emphasizes the rebirth or re-creation of fallen human beings by the indwelling Holy Spirit.
John 3:1-12, the interaction between Jesus and Nicodemus.

Question 2

Identify and discuss some Scripture passages which teach about regeneration.

Answer 2

John 3:1-21
Colossians 2:13
John 1:12-13

Question 3

Who preforms the work of regeneration?

Answer 3

The indwelling Holy Spirit.
Ezekiel 37:14
John 3:5-8
Titus 3:5-6

Question 4

What attitudes must be present in the individual before regeneration can take place?

Answer 4

Repentant - Matthew 3:2

Humility - 2 Chronicles 7:14

Question 5

What is the continuing purpose of regeneration in one’s personal life?

Answer 5

That Christ would be more and we would be less.

Galatians 2:20

Question 6

What is the nature of the change brought about by regeneration?

Answer 6

The working of God through the believer starting at conversion, through the working of the Holy Spirit in conforming us to Christ, through the transformation of our minds (Romans 12:1-2), and subsequently evidenced through the fruit of the Spirit (Ephesians 2:8-10).