FAQs Mondays: Can Anything Be Done?

Last week, we sought to answer the big question, "How did it effect the World?" We learned that the sin of Adam brought the world into a state of sin and misery. We also learned that all of Adam's descendants inherit a sin nature. You can read that post here. As we learned last week, we need a change of heart to get into heaven.

What do we call this change of heart?

The new birth. Note: For older children you can also use the term regeneration.

Who can make this change of heart?

The Holy Spirit alone.

The only solution available is to experience new birth. It is important to understand that regeneration (the new birth) is a work of the Spirit. Children need to realize that the new birth isn't something they can manufacture. At the same time, they also need to be taught how to recognize the Spirit's work in their hearts. Next week, we will begin looking at one of the Spirit's great tools in bring about the new birth: the 10 Commandments. Next week, we'll will answer "What is the nature of the Commandments?"