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1 | Theology of the Cross | Gal 1:6 | DocTrinsograce | 133864 | ||
Hi, Mom... From a previous set of posts, here are the four characteristics of regeneration: 1. The first evidence of regeneration in a believer is sorrow over sin. I read once that sin is spelled with "I" in the middle. The Holy Spirit works in us a knowledge and deep sorrow for our sin. This is the kind of sorrow that that is accompanied by repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10), a turning, and an abhoring of sin. In the past, a desire to be delivered from these sins did not seem as great, but now we see them in God's eyes. Isaiah 6:5 "Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts." Luke 5:8 "When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord." Psalm 51:3-4 "I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest." 2. Along with the knowledge of sin, there is must be a knowledge that it is Jesus Christ who alone can take away and deliver one from their sin. It is knowledge that it is only Jesus and His finished work on the cross that can remove sins. Not our works, not our own will, not the works of any other person, nor declaration of a church or a priest, none of these things effect our standing before a Holy God. "Nothing but the blood of Jesus." 2 Corinthians 5:21 "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." 3. The third evidence of regeneration is a desire to live a holy life. We acknowledge that there is still much sin in us, but we now desire to put these things off, and live gratefully unto our God to His glory. Philippians 3:13-14 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." 4. The final evidence of regeneration, is a fruitful life. A life filled with good works. These works do not serve any function to bring about righteousness nor do they play a part in our salvation. However, their presence demonstrates that we belong to and abide in Christ. John 15:8 "Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples." - - - - - - See also my post ID 132631 on characteristics of an abiding life. |
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2 | Theology of the Cross | Gal 1:6 | Mommapbs | 133903 | ||
Thanks for the assist Doc - I've followed the threads and found much useful material! Blessings, mommapbs |
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