The Realities of Regeneration

Luke 8:19-21

Theme: The Power of Jesus

Key verse: Luke 8:21

And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

56 verses; 1,431 words

Grade level: 5.2

Outline:

I. The Ministry of Jesus. Vs.1-3

II. The Message of Jesus. Vs.4-21

III. The Miracles of Jesus. Vs.22-56

Regeneration

a Bible word that means the spiritual change wrought in man by the Holy Spirit, by which he becomes the possessor of a new life. It is to be distinguished from justification, because justification is a change in our relation to God, whereas regeneration is a change in our moral and spiritual nature. (Unger)

Occurs two times in the Bible.

Matthew 19:28

And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Titus 3:5

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

In a born again person’s life they discover the REALITIES of regeneration.

I. The Reality of Our Separation. V.19

Our Conversion.

Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.

Where we are from.

Why there is frustration.

II. The Reality of Our Situation. V.20

Our Confusion.

And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.

Those focused on the past.

Those focused on the people.

III. The Reality of Our Satisfaction. V.21

Our Connection.

And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

Our new family.

Our near family.

Conclusion:

Are these realities of your salvation?