Abinadi is obviously expounding on the words of Isaiah, when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin he shall see his seed (Mosiah 14:10). By virtue of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, He becomes the Father of our spiritual rebirth. This happens when we are born again. Abinadi teaches what the requirements are for this process. He explains that Christ’s seed are those who have heard the prophets, hearkened to them, believed in the Lord’s redemption, and looked forward to the remission of their sins. In essence, they have listened, hearkened, and exhibited faith and hope. Through this process they become new creatures; and unless they do this, they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God (Mosiah 27:25). Abinadi is sure that all the holy prophets have met these requirements. Therefore, he declares, I say unto you that they are his seed. But do you have to be a prophet to be born again? The answer is a resounding, No! All of Benjamin’s people had made the transition, for they were spiritually begotten…changed through faith on his name (Mosiah 5:7). Furthermore, this spiritual transformation is a necessary requirement for entering into the kingdom of God. Otherwise He won’t bear our sins and redeem us from our transgressions. And so the message is the same for us today, have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts? (Alma 5:14)