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Re: Baptismal Regeneration?
Most don't realize that water baptism is an element of conversion. When God begins to draw the soul to Himself, the sinner feels convicted. Then they experience "conversion". Conversion has to do with coming to faith, repenting of sin, being water baptized, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
When one comes to faith and repents of sin, they take the first step in a new direction... water baptism. Faith and repentance bring "justification". That means the repentant sinner stands before God as though he or she never sinned. It is through justification that one can receive the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is what brings regeneration... the impartation of the divine nature through the abiding Spirit.
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