When does one become Regenerated? Does it happen before in order to empower us to believe or does it happen after we believe?
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follows believing the gospel and not before. (
Ephesians 1:13) In regards to empowering us to believe, in
John 6:44, we read - "No one can come to Me
unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day." In verse 65, we read - And He said, "Therefore I have said to you that no one can come to Me unless it has been
granted to him by My Father." The NIV reads
"enabled him."
“Enabled” good word. John 1:12-13 But as many as received him,
to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: [13] Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
Can one repent without He who brings to light the hidden things of darkness?
1 Corinthians 14:25 And thus are the
secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.
1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the time,
until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and
will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
And lastly a quote that came up as the verse of the day: Deuteronomy 8:17-18 And
thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. [18] But
thou shalt remember the Lord thy God:
for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
It is not by the power and might of our hand but God‘s hand...as God told Job.
Job 40:12-14 Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place. [13] Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret. [14] Then will I also confess unto
thee that thine own right hand can save thee.
It is Gods hand that saves.