Just and Sinner Podcast Regeneration and Repentance
Mar 18, 2016
Joining the discussion is Rev. Lewis Polzin, a pastor moving to Concordia University in Wisconsin. They delve into the transformative power of regeneration and its significance in a believer's life. The conversation highlights the relationship between baptism and faith, emphasizing its implications even for infants. They tackle the critical nature of repentance, balancing grace with accountability. Local pastoral care is underscored as vital for spiritual guidance, illustrating how deep community connections enhance individual spiritual journeys.
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Regeneration As Death And New Life
- Regeneration is God giving new spiritual life, making the 'dead' sinner alive in Christ.
- It involves dying to the old man and participating in Christ's death and resurrection now through baptismal language.
Two Senses Of Regeneration
- Regeneration has both a narrow, once-for-all sense and a broader daily sense tied to sanctification.
- The Formula of Concord treats regeneration as an ongoing divine recreation that fuels sanctification.
A Pastor's Story About His Baptized Son
- Lewis describes his ten-month-old baptized son as unable to articulate faith yet still a baptized recipient of God's promise.
- He compares the child's normal life and responses to sanctifying fruits that flow from being made alive in baptism.
