How do you describe conversion?

Posted by darryl on 13. April 2009

I was just reading A H Strongs Systematic Theology and struck the passage quoted below.

If you are saved by Gods grace through the justification that is given by trusting Jesus Christ for salvation – how do you describe your conversion?

Here’s what A. H. Strong said:

Arminian converts say: “I gave my heart to the Lord”; Augustinian converts say: “The Holy Spirit convicted me of sin and renewed my heart.” Arminianism tends to self-sufficiency; Augustinianism promotes dependence upon God. (Strong, A. H. (1907, 2004). Systematic theology. p605)

Many people I know fall into the first camp.  However, scripture says clearly that “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God” (Rom 3:10) – therefore the work of salvation must by  necessity be entirely the work of the Lord on the heart of a believer and all be for His glory.

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4/14/2009 2:14:22 PM #

bob wire

just came across your website yesterday am much   in delight  a kindred soul ,
  read the word eat my words. how do i descibe  my conversion  i felt much pursued   drawn in  almost like a sponge was absorbing me , like  not to be flipent   but the dogs  of heaven cornered me  . well after 10 years of the hounds of hell chasing me to destruction  the Holy Spirit sought me and bought me  with Christs redeming blood. thats how i describe conversion.

bob wire United States

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