Irresistible Grace is the fourth point of Calvinism (but who's counting?). It is the doctrine that explains what takes a helpless sinner and turns them into a slave to Christ. Over the next several weeks we will be looking at different aspects of this doctrine. For now I'm just going to define some things.
What is Irresistible Grace?
The doctrine that states the saving grace of God is effectually applied to those whom he has determined to save (the elect), whereby in God's timing, he overcomes their resistance to the call of the gospel and irresistibly brings them to a saving faith in Christ through regeneration.
What is Regeneration?
"Regeneration [also called the new birth] is the spiritual change wrought in the heart of man by the Holy Spirit in which his/her inherently sinful nature is changed so that he/she can respond to God in Faith, and live in accordance with His will.”-J.I. Packer
Grace and Peace,
Stephen
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