<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr>[color:"blue"]you asked whether there is a moment when one repents and receives the Spirit. I would suggest that if one truly repents, he does so solely by the Spirit.</font><hr></blockquote><p><br><br>OK, does that mean that all of a sudden (at the point of regeneration) someone will start living for God, and working good works? Or can it take time? Does a believer have to work good works, or is there time that elapses between salvation and service? I'm probably not making any sense whatsoever, so I'll try posting agian tomorrow after I've had some sleep...

In the midst of your sadness and woe, when you are tormented and afflicted, have comfort! God's will is done.