Key Scripture (1 Peter 1:23) 23 for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable,  that is,  through the living and enduring word of God.

Key Scripture (2 Corinthians 5:16-17) 16 Therefore from now on we recognize no one according to the flesh; even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him in this way no longer. 17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.

Key Scripture (1 Thessalonians 2:13) 13 For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted  it  not as the word of men, but  for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.

Key Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17) 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.