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The New Birth

Connect Jesus' teaching about water and Spirit with the apostolic response in Acts.

12 minutes6 key stepsFoundational
01
John 3:3

Birth from above required

Jesus says no one can see God's kingdom without being born again.

“Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
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02
John 3:5

Water and Spirit

Entrance into the kingdom requires birth of water and Spirit.

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03
Acts 2:37–38

The apostolic answer

Convicted hearers are told to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Ghost.

“Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ.”
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04
Acts 2:39

The promise continues

The promise extends to all whom God calls.

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05
Acts 8:14–17

Water and Spirit distinguished

The Samaritans were baptized but still needed to receive the Spirit.

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Titus 3:5–6

Washing and renewal

Paul joins washing and renewal by the Holy Ghost under God's mercy.

“According to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.”
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