- The corruption of human nature requires John 3:6; Romans 8:7,8
- None can enter heaven without John 3:3
- EFFECTED BY
- God John 1:13; 1 Peter 1:3
- Christ 1 John 2:29
- THROUGH THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF
- The word of God James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:23
- The resurrection of Christ 1 Peter 1:3
- The ministry of the gospel 1 Corinthians 4:15
- Is of the will of God James 1:18
- Is of the mercy of God Titus 3:5
- Is for the glory of God Isaiah 43:7
- DESCRIBED AS
- A new creation 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 2:10
- Newness of life Romans 6:4
- A spiritual resurrection Romans 6:4-6; Ephesians 2:1,5; Colossians 2:12; 3:1
- A new heart Ezekiel 36:26
- A new spirit Ezekiel 11:19; Romans 7:6
- Putting on the new man Ephesians 4:24
- The inward man Romans 7:22; 2 Corinthians 4:16
- Circumcision of the heart Deuteronomy 30:6; Romans 2:29; Colossians 2:11
- Partaking of the divine nature 2 Peter 1:4
- The washing of regeneration Titus 3:5
- All saints partake of Romans 8:16,17; 1 Peter 2:2; 1 John 5:1
- PRODUCES
- Likeness to God Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:10
- Likeness to Christ Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 1 John 3:2
- Knowledge of God Jeremiah 24:7; Colossians 3:10
- Hatred of sin 1 John 3:9; 5:18
- Victory over the world 1 John 5:4
- Delight in God's law Romans 7:22
- EVIDENCED BY
- Faith in Christ 1 John 5:1
- Righteousness 1 John 2:29
- Brotherly love 1 John 4:7
- Connected with adoption Isaiah 43:6,7; John 1:12,13
- The ignorant cavil at John 3:4
- Manner of effecting--Illustrated John 3:8
- Preserves from Satan's devices 1 John 5:18
Reuben Archer Torrey (28 January 1856 – 26 October 1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He aligned with Keswickian theology.[1]
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