23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
For we have been born again---- this is the great rescue that God has made possible to all who believe in Him. We who had no hope have been given hope through Jesus Christ.
Not of perishable seed---- because of sin this perishable seed is not only death, but a separation from a beautiful relationship with our Heavenly Father.
But of imperishable---- but God in His infinite knowledge and love saw because of our choice in sin that we were without hope and made possible a way for us.
Through the living and enduring word of God---- here is where faith plays such and important role. We literally have to take God at His word. We can have confidence in that what He is saying is the truth but to stake your life on it is a different subject all together. He promises us so many things and we would be wise to explore the possibilities of what He is speaking into our hearts. The more we realize that He has been honest with us the more willing we are to trust in Him in future situations.
BAG
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