Regeneration is the work of the Holy Spirit that brings a sinner from spiritual death into spiritual life. It is a one-time, non-repeatable act. And it is permanent. That is, a person whom God foreknows, predestines, calls, justifies, and glorifies cannot lose the gift of regeneration without losing all the associated links in God's golden chain of redemption.

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Gideon is secretly threshing wheat in the vat of a winepress, in hopes of eking out enough grain for his family without attracting attention from the invading Midianites. Suddenly, the angel of the Lord appears, saying, "The Lord is with you, valiant warrior." Say what?

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In some respects, justification is the linchpin of God's great work of salvation. It is his fundamental act of blessing by which he saves us from the past and secures us for the future. Unlike regeneration, indwelling, and sanctification, which occur in us, justification takes place outside us. Put another way, the location of justification is heaven, where God declares believing sinners in right standing before him.



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High Street Press, the publishing imprint of the Missouri Baptist Convention, has released a new resource for personal and group study: Understanding The Baptist Faith & Message. The 300+ page resource unpacks the Southern Baptist Convention's confessional statement, exploring its history and 18 articles of faith.

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The Missouri Baptist Apologetics Network has released its 2022-23 Journal and Directory, featuring four articles from network members and an updated directory of members you can invite to your church. 

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