Just as our physical traits are shaped by inherited genes, our spiritual nature is shaped by what we are born into. By default, we inherit a sinful nature, one that cannot enter God’s kingdom without transformation. Through faith in Christ, however, we experience true regeneration: a hidden, Spirit-led renewal that gradually reshapes us from within. Like life forming in the womb, this divine work takes time, but its fruit — love, joy, peace, and Christlike character — becomes visible for all to see.