Pre-Encounter Lesson 5

LESSON 5: THE NEW BIRTH AND THE LIFE IN THE SPIRIT
When we are born in the flesh, everything within us is already established: our sex, our skin
color, our height and weight, our temperament, our habits, and our desires. But when we are
born again, there is the implication of getting a spiritual body and a spiritual mind – the body
and mind of Christ.
Although many studies have attempted to define and identify the source of man’s problems,
and everything has been blamed on the social crisis, the heart of the matter lies in a spiritual
battle. It is important to understand that change must first come from within, before it is visible
on the outside. Therefore, if we prioritize the spiritual solution, then the spiritual victory will
impact all the different areas of society.
The prophet Ezekiel said, “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove
from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh” (Ezekiel 36:26).
The new birth is a creative event in which God takes the believer’s faith and joins it to the
power of the Holy Spirit, which produces the miracle of a new heart and spirit. “But the Spirit
gives birth to spirit.” (John 3:6b).
THE PROVISIONS OF SALVATION

The plan of salvation, as designed by God, provides for the following: justification, regeneration,
sanctification, and redemption.
Justification
1.
the action of showing something to be right or reasonable.
"the justification of revolutionary action"
2.
THEOLOGY
the action of declaring or making righteous in the sight of God.
Justification means to declare just. It is the act by which God declares that the sinner, who
believes in Jesus and confesses his faith accepting His sacrifice for sin on the Cross, goes on t be
made just and acceptable before Him (see Romans 3:24).
Sanctification
Sanctification is the act or process of acquiring sanctity, of being made or becoming holy.
To be sanctified means to be separated unto God. A person is sanctified through grace.
Sanctification means consecrating yourself completely to God, morally and spiritually. This
holiness is an aspect of the divine essence and is produced within the believer through the work
of the Holy Spirit (see 1 Thessalonians 5:23).
Regeneration
the action or process of regenerating or being regenerated, in particular the formation of new
animal or plant tissue.
"the regeneration of inner cities"
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Regeneration means to change the way you think about sin so that your mind can be open to
the things of God, especially to the incarnation of His Son and His redemptive work. The Holy
Spirit is the one who allows this regeneration to take place within a person, both morally and
spiritually (see 1 Corinthians 2: 14).
Redemption
1.
the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
"God's plans for the redemption of his world"
synonyms: saving, saving/freeing from sin, vindication, absolution
"God's redemption of his people"
2.
the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or
clearing a debt.
Redemption means paying a ransom for someone who is enslaved. Salvation, as it has been
expressed, is associated directly with man’s redemption. Not having anyone on earth who could
pay the price of rescuing (redeeming) man from his sins with their own life. God sent His only
Son to do it thereby freeing humanity from eternal condemnation (see Galatians 3:13).
THE PRIVILEGES OF LIFE IN THE SPIRIT
The privilege of seeing

Only spiritual people have the ability to see the kingdom of God; their spiritual eyes are opened
and they can perceive what is hidden from the natural man.
As the apostle Paul said, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind conceived what God has
prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9).
The spiritual life I a world in which we find all kinds of riches and favors available only to us.
They aren’t visible, but they do exist. In other words, they are not perceptible o the human eye;
they can only be seen by those who have been born of God and have developed their spiritual
sight. Through faith, we can perceive and enjoy God’s blessings.
The privilege of believing

“Faith comes from hearing the message and the message is heard through the word of Christ”
(Romans 10:17). God has given us the ability to believe, so as to change circumstances in a
positive way. If we want to see this kind of change, we must listen to see what God says about
it, because everything we want to conquer must be backed by His Word. The seed of life can be
found within His Word and when the seed falls on a healthy heart full of faith, the seed
germinates and produces the fruit of the miracle we long for. The entire power of God is
contained in His Word, and our faith is the only thing that activates it and sets it into motion.
We need to understand that our ears are capable of hearing many sounds at the same time, but
being able to hear and understand God’s voice depends on our commitment to understand and
fulfill His divine purpose. We should saturate our minds with the Word of life, which never
changes and maintains the same power through out the ages. Then, we will be surprised by
everything we will be able to do when we believe God’s words and exercise our faith.
The privilege of speaking the word of authority

The Lord said, “If you had responded to my rebuke, I would have poured out my heart to you
and made my thoughts known to you” (Proverbs 1:23). The Lord longs to share His thoughts
with us, but we can only understand the Word of God when the Holy Spirit reveals it to us. This
is why the Bible should be read in an attitude of prayer. David said, “Do not snatch the word of
truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.” (Psalm 119:43).
The Word of God is as powerful now as it has always been; and since it was powerful in the
mouths of the prophets of old, it is also mighty in our mouths today. We need to understand
that the Word of God is not subject to time or space and He is not governed by human laws.
Time was established by God, but time does not limit God.
When the Word of God leaves our mouths, it will not return until it has fulfilled the purpose for
which it was sent out. This means that every word we speak will become a decree in he spiritual
realm. Every word we speak will return only when it has fulfilled every purpose for which it was
spoken.
KEY PRINCIPLES TO REMEMBER

The plan of salvation provides the following:
• Justification: to declare just or righteous (see Romans 3:24).
• Sanctification: separated unto God (see 1 Thessalonians 5:23).
• Regeneration: change the way you think about sin (see 1
• Corinthians 2:14).
• Redemption: payment for the rescue of someone who is enslaved (see Galatians 3:13).
APPLYING THESE PRINCIPLES

Starting today, make a decision to:
• Accept the privilege of seeing (see 1 Corinthians 2:9).
• Accept the privilege of believing (see Romans 10:17).
• Accept the privilege of giving the word of authority (see Proverbs 1:23).

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What are the provisions of salvation according to the passage?

What are some privileges of life in the Spirit mentioned?

LESSON 5: THE NEW BIRTH AND THE LIFE IN THE SPIRIT

THE PROVISIONS OF SALVATION

THE PRIVILEGES OF LIFE IN THE SPIRIT

The privilege of seeing

The privilege of believing

The privilege of speaking the word of authority

KEY PRINCIPLES TO REMEMBER

APPLYING THESE PRINCIPLES

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