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Who saves?

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  1. This is good, solid, biblical teaching – much needed in most churches.

    One thing he said but did not explain: “Being born again is related to being saved, or justified, but they are not the same thing.”

    OK- I fully agree that faith cometh after regeneration – being born again. The way the video explained what being born again means, I see as and believe it to be the same as being saved or justified – man can do nothing to effect it.

    Did I misunderstand the video or is there an argument in favor of being born again is different from being saved or justified?

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  2. Great video.

    As a strong Calvinist (a 5 pointer) in my view of soteriology, I think the analogies made here really illustrate the point well that dead people cannot respond to anything.

    In some of my posts here, I have stated to others that repentance and faith are important, while realizing that it is God Who must draw men to Himself FIRST…followed by the Work of the Holy Spirit.

    A very important distinction.

    While there are many scriptural references to repentance: Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 5:31-32, Luke 11:32, Luke 13:2-3, Luke 24:46-47, Luke 19:1-10, Mark 6:12, Acts 2:37-38, Acts 3:19, Acts 10:42-43, and faith: Luke 7:50, John 3:14-15, John 6:40, Acts 16:30-31, Acts 20:21, 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10, Hebrews 6:1-2, these are abilities we do not possess as dead people.

    One issue:

    I think (and maybe I missed it) that the video omits an important perspective concerning salvation. What the message should clearly state is that many erroneously put the ‘cart before the horse’:

    A lost person has no ability to do anything to contribute to his salvation – EVER. Jesus accomplished EVERYTHING.

    The Holy Spirit draws us, and gives us life, the ability to see our sins for what they are (in God’s eyes): an abomination… and the Spirit gives us a saving faith.

    Again – Jesus does EVERYTHING and we contribute NOTHING.

    He gets all the credit.

    If salvation required ANYTHING of us first, then we could (and probably would) ‘mess it up’ (if we could even respond – us being dead and all), we would also have grounds to boast, but most importantly, God would not receive ALL of the glory.

    Soli Deo Gloria!

    – Jeff H

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