The expression “born of the Spirit” is used by the Apostle John in Chapter 3 of his gospel. Being born of the Spirit means to become a new creation by the spiritual washing or purification of the soul, by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God at Salvation.
2 Corinthians 5:17-18 says, “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.”
As a result:
- What was before (the old life) is gone
- The past does not control the future
- All things have become new (they are not what they were)
- All things are now of God (God is ruling my life, so everything is subject to Him)
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Rooted and Grounded 