Scott Bushey
Puritanboard Commissioner
Originally posted by pastorway
If one has been converted without the Scriptures then there has been no conversion at all. It is the Word of God that renews our minds and God does not speak to us apart from it. We are not converted and then find the Scripture to back it up. God uses the Scripture to accomplish the conversion, be it salvation, sanctification, or growing in grace.
Psalm 19:7 - The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.
Phillip
PS - welcome! it is good to have another new member of the Puritan Board from AUSTIN, TEXAS!!
[Edited on 12-3-04 by pastorway]
Phillip,
You are, as usual, accurate. No one can be converted without the hearing of Gods message. They can however be regenerated without it........