Joseph Alleine Joseph Alleine (1634 - 1668)
Conversion
"Conversion is a work above man's power. We are 'born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God' (John 1:13). Never think you can convert yourself. If ever you would be savingly converted, you must despair of doing it in your own strength. It is a resurrection from the dead (Ephesians 2:1), a new creation (Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 2:10), a work of absolute omnipotence (Ephesians 1:19). Are not these out of the reach of human power? ... This is a supernatural work ... 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but of mercy he saved us' ... 'Of his own will he begat us' (James 1:18). We are chosen and called unto sanctification, not for it (Ephesians 1:4). God finds nothing in man to turn His heart, but enough to turn His stomach; He finds enough to provoke His loathing, but nothing to excite His love. Look back upon yourself, O Christian! Reflect upon your swinish nature, your filthy swill, your once beloved mire (2 Peter 2). Behold your slime and corruption ... How then should holiness and purity love you? ... Who but must needs cry, Grace! Grace! ... What but free grace could move God to love you."
 
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Beginning with Christ - A Series of Letters to Young Christians Go back to previous page
Heijkoop, H.L.
Book title
Book Details
Paperback: 153 pages
Subtitle: A Series of Letters to Young Christians
Publisher: Believers Bookshelf
Category: Christian Faith
Edition: 11th Edition 1985
Publish Date: 1985
ISBN: N/A
Dewey Decimal Classification: N/A
Reference No: H-00172
Synopsis
"When we are converted, we begin to experience the inward working of God in our lives, and we rejoice. But we have many questions... "What all is involved in this work of God?" "How does He perform it?" "How best can I respond to His work in me?" That's what this book is all about. It gives plain teaching from the Bible on vital matters that affect a young Christian. Recommended to all who desire to walk with God. Some subjects are: How do I obtain peace with God? Deliverance from the power of sin; Has God predestined men to be lost?"