Perseverance and Regeneration

Perseverance of the Saints and Regeneration (Irresistible Grace) are examined. 'Being born again' and 'being saved' are not the same thing. They are two parts of the whole but must not be confused. Both are essential to true conversion.

The question is not one of time and sequence (i.e., which is first and which is second), but rather one of cause and effect. The question, 'Why does one person believe and become saved, while another rejects Christ and is lost?' will be answered differently according to our understanding of the nature of regeneration. In one case, we will attribute the cause of man's faith to his free will, and in the other case we will give the Holy Spirit the glory for enabling us, by regenerating us, to believe and be saved.

Does a believer persevere or is he preserved (perseverance vs preservation)? Is regeneration irresistable?

Known by many for his ability to graciously explain the doctrines of grace in plain speech, John Reisinger blessed our congregation and visitors. Five messages were delivered during the '2004 Doctrines of Grace Conference.' Notes that are referenced during the messages are available for download (and are encouraged) at Church's website (follow the outside link below).