* Notice the two keys Paul lays out as to how Jesus saves us:

* 1) Regeneration - this is being born again.

* When we surrender to Jesus we are “regenerated” into God’s kids.

* Our spirits come alive and we become brand new people.

* This is justification - God looks at us “just as if” we never sinned.

* 2) Renewal - this is where our minds catch up with our new identities.

* We replace the lies of the devil with the truth of God’s Word.

* It’s when we allow our reborn spirits to lead our souls (mind, will, emotions).

* This is sanctification - we become more like Jesus every day.

* Salvation isn’t just a one time event - it’s also a process whereby we grow in our understanding of who we are as saved people.