The Source Of The New Birth
The Source Of The New Birth, James 1:18
Intro
A. The Meaning of “Brought Forth”
B. How The New Birth is Initiated?
1. Not Rituals
2. Not Human Ability
3. Not Human Will-Power
4. It is the result of the Will of God: (James 1:18a)
a. TERMINOLOGY
(1) thelema
(2) boulomai
b. CALLING
(1) general
(2) effectual
C. Originating Source of the New Birth, (James 1:18b)
1. A textual parallel
2. Some properties involved
a. MAN IS PASSIVE
b. GOD IS ACTIVE
c. IT IS INSTANTANEOUS
d. IT CAN NEVER BE LOST
D. The Instrumental Means, (James 1:18c)
E. The Purpose of the New Birth (James 1:18d)
1. A First Fruit
2. Restored Creation
Topics:
New Birth