彼得前书 1:23 你们蒙了重生，不是由于能坏的种子，乃是由于不能坏的种子，是藉着神活泼常存的道。(现代标点和合本)
1 Peter 1:23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, (NKJV)
重生者与未重生者，也许外表看起来并无差异，然而在生命的本质上却截然不同。这不仅仅是两种宗教信仰的区别，乃是在本质、本性、本能上，就是两种不同的物种。一种是与神隔绝，与神为敌的生命；另一种是与神联合，与祂成为一灵的生命。因此，看清自己重生后的真实面貌，并以我们的口来涌流：我乃是从神而生的全新物种！在基督里，我一切都已更新！基督在我里面，使我活在何等的盼望与荣耀之中！我已看见，我是、我有！因此，我能，我流！阿们！
Those who are born again and those who are not may appear no different outwardly, in the essence of life, they are fundamentally distinct. This is not merely the difference between two religious beliefs; it is a difference in essence, nature, and instinct — as though they were two entirely different kinds of beings. One life is separated from God and stands opposed to Him. The other is united with God and has become one spirit with Him. Therefore, let us clearly see our true identity after being born again, and let it flow forth from our mouths: I am a brand-new creation born of God! In Christ, all things have been made new! Christ lives within me, causing me to live in such hope and glory! I have seen who I am and what I possess! Therefore, I can, and I overflow! Amen!