Consider what proof the father has given us of his love, in allowing us to be called the sons of God: therefore the world does not know us, because it knew him not. beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance. he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure.

1 Peter 1:18-23

considering, that it was not by such perishable things as silver or gold, that you were releas'd from those vain rites and customs impos'd upon you by your fathers, but by the precious blood of Christ, who is the lamb without spot, and without blemish: who was destin'd before the creation of the world, tho' 'tis of late only that he has appear'd, upon your account: read more.
it is by him that you believe in God, who has raised him from the dead, and invested him with glory, that your faith and your hope might be in God. You that have purified your souls by the holy spirit, in obeying the gospel, which obliges you to an undisguised benevolence, let your hearts be mutually affected with the most disinterested ardour; since your regeneration is not owing to any corruptible principles, but to the unchangeable word of the immortal God.

Regeneration » The teaching concerning » By the word of God

1 John 4:7

1 John 2:29

since you know that God is the source of virtue, you know that every one who has virtue, derives it from him. Verse Concepts

1 Peter 1:23

1 John 3:9

whosoever is born of God, does not commit sin; for the divine principle remaineth in him: he will not sin, because he is born of God. Verse Concepts

The scriptures » Designed for » Regenerating

James 1:18

'tis he that has voluntarily renew'd us by the oracles of truth, that we might be the first converts of the new creation. Verse Concepts

1 Peter 1:23

Seed » Illustrative of » The word of God

Luke 8:11

now the meaning of the parable is this: the seed sown signifies the word of God. Verse Concepts

1 Peter 1:23

The word of God » The word of God enduring forever

Mark 13:31

heaven and earth shall fail, but my words shall never fail. Verse Concepts

Matthew 24:35

heaven and earth may fail, but my words shall never fail. Verse Concepts

Luke 21:33

heaven and earth shall fail sooner than my predictions shall fail. Verse Concepts

Isaiah 40:8

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1 Peter 1:22-23

You that have purified your souls by the holy spirit, in obeying the gospel, which obliges you to an undisguised benevolence, let your hearts be mutually affected with the most disinterested ardour; since your regeneration is not owing to any corruptible principles, but to the unchangeable word of the immortal God.