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speratus said:
Thanks for the link. The chart says regeneration is a divine activity followed the human activities of repentance/faith followed by divine justification. I understand that the first 7 activities are not chronological but logical. However, I can't see the logic of saying that inner character change and responsiveness to the gospel wrought by regeneration precedes repentance/faith which precedes justification. Isn't that the opposite of what Westminster says? Justification is "not for any thing wrought in them, or done by them." Faith "they have not of themselves, it is the gift of God."
Hmmmm, are you sure you are speaking about the same chart that appears near the bottom of the page which was linked? I'm asking because I just went to that page and read the article and closely looked at the chart and it clearly says that the order is:
  1. efficacious call through regeneration
  2. repentance unto life/faith in Jesus Christ
  3. justification
  4. definitive sanctification
  5. adoption and the Spirit's sealing
  6. progressive sanctification
  7. perseverance in holiness
  8. glorification

This is in total agreement with the Westminster Confession of Faith and more importantly what Scripture teaches. So, what's the problem? [Linked Image]

In His Grace,

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simul iustus et peccator

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