The New Birth (Regeneration and Conversion)

Summary

The sermon focuses on the doctrine of the new birth, distinguishing between regeneration (being born again by the Holy Spirit) and conversion (coming to the light of the gospel). The preacher emphasizes that regeneration is an immediate, sovereign act of God independent of the gospel, illustrated by biblical examples such as John the Baptist, David, the thief on the cross, and the Apostle Paul. The sermon highlights the power of God in regeneration, comparing it to birth, resurrection, and creation, and stresses that all believers are born again the same way by the Holy Spirit's work. The gospel remains crucial for conversion and understanding salvation, but regeneration is solely the work of the Spirit.