Belief And The New Birth

Summary

The sermon explores the relationship between belief and the new birth as presented in John 1:12-13. It emphasizes that receiving and believing in Jesus Christ are active, ongoing acts enabled by the new birth, which is a divine regeneration necessary for salvation. The preacher clarifies that belief is not mere intellectual assent but a life-transforming trust in Christ, and that regeneration precedes and enables genuine faith. The message highlights the necessity of both regeneration and belief in God's plan of salvation, grounded in Scripture.