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Does Regeneration Precede Faith? The Use of 1 John 5:1 as a Proof Text

Does Regeneration Precede Faith? The Use of 1 John 5:1 as a Proof Text

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  • Brian J. Abasciano

What does 1 John 5:1 teach about regeneration? Does this text prove that regeneration precedes faith, and does it teach an order of salvation? This article argues from linguistic insights against such an interpretation, noting that it is questionable whether the tenses in 1 John 5:1 suggest any chronological or causal relationship between faith and regeneration. The distinctive and crucial role of faith in 1 John's theology is duly noted.

Source: Evangelical Quarterly, 2012. 17 pages.

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