Charles Spurgeon wrote, "The work of regeneration and the act of faith which brings justification to the penitent sinner are simultaneous and must, in the nature of the case, always be so." Spurgeon made it clear that new birth and saving faith cannot be separated.
New birth and faith in Christ occur simultaneously. That is to say, you cannot be born again without believing on the Lord Jesus Christ. Likewise, you cannot truly have saving faith in Christ and not be born again (1 John 5:1). Spurgeon used an illustration to show the connection between new birth and believing in Christ. They are like two spokes on a wagon wheel. Both of them move together as the wheel turns.
You are saved believing on the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 16:31). New birth is when your heart is changed by the grace of God, and you believe on Christ (Romans 10:10). Conversion is your response to the Gospel, through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 20:21).
New birth is sure, for all who believe on Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 10:9). Likewise, regeneration means you are a born again believer in Christ (John 1:12-13). You are saved, when you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 16:31). New birth is confirmed by faith in the gospel of Christ.
