(8 of 19) Basic Bible Doctrine Conversion

In this series on Basic Bible Doctrines we are
considering several of the elementary truths of
God's
Word regarding the God's revelation of himself and
the work of Redemption.

We are progressing through a series of studies on
the Ordo Salutis (or Order of Salvation). With this
morning's study we are looking at the second
outworking of God's grace in the hearts and souls of
men: CONVERSION.

Before time God sovereignly determines to save his
own. In time he effectually calls them. The result
of this call is the regeneration of their hearts.
This becomes evident when they are brought to faith
and show that they are converted. Hence, conversion
is the fruit or evidence of regeneration (and not the
other way around).

In our study of Joel 2, we find God's exhortation to
be converted... to seek God with their whole hearts.
Those with regenerate hearts will.

We will see:

1. The Source of this Admonition
2. The Call of this Admonition
3. The Goal of this Admonition