Bible Verses About "Regeneration vs. Conversion — What's the Difference"
Regeneration is God's sovereign work of giving new spiritual life; conversion is the believer's response of repentance and faith. Regeneration produces conversion.
Regeneration is God's sovereign work of giving new spiritual life; conversion is the believer's response of repentance and faith. Regeneration produces conversion.
"Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." — John 3:3 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Regeneration vs. Conversion — What's the Difference?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration."
"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out."
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