Hi Steve:

I find myself in complete agreement with you when you state:
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the New Birth is 'not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God'.

I also find it relevant that you bring up the issue of the nature of revival in the context of the scriptural references to the conversion and, subsequent, (subseqent seems important to me for some reason) baptisms.

I also appreciate your pointing out the error of salvation normally or usually in generational lines. Yes, the Lord does honor His promises to hear the prayers and honor the efforts of parents who bring their children up in "the nurture and admonition of the Lord", but He does it, like all else he does, SOVEREIGNLY. Essau and Jacob, it seems to me should be our teacher, as I believe it was meant to be, in this matter.

In Him,

Gerry