Repentance and faith infallibly and inseparably flow from regeneration. True repentance takes place when God enables a heart to turn away from sin. This does not mean believers will not still struggle with sin, but rather they are aware of their sin and they feel sorrow and conviction before God. Faith is more than intellectual assent. It is a God-given, unmistakable holding on to Christ and a total surrender to God’s authority (Rom. 3:21-31). This change from rebellion to submission, from unbelief to intelligent trust, is the unambiguous fruit of regeneration.
— Ben Peays, Gründungsdirektor von The Gospel Coalition (TGC)
Topics: Guilt & Forgiveness, Faith & Trust, Grace & Redemption
Ben Peays
Der US-amerikanische Theologe und Verbandsmanager Ben Peays war von 2007 bis 2019 der erste geschäftsführende Direktor des reformiert-evangelikalen Netzwerks The Gospel Coalition. Er trug maßgeblich zum organisatorischen sowie medialen Aufbau der Plattform bei und vertritt eine schriftzentrierte Theologie im reformierten Rahmen. Bibellesern begegnet er heute vor allem durch theologische Kurzbeiträge und Impulse zu Themen wie Gnade, Wiedergeburt und Gemeindeleitung.
I am the prodigal son every time I search for unconditional love where it cannot be found.
Henri Nouwen
There are two ways to do good: to give and to forgive.
Augustine of Hippo
God counts on your failure far more than you do yourself.
Hans Peter Royer
The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
Tim Keller
Forgiveness means allowing the other person not to have to be God.
Henri Nouwen
Love keeps no record of wrongs, but bitterness keeps detailed accounts.
Craig Groeschel
John Newton
Tim Keller