Reasonable Faith Podcast Question of the Week #934: At What Point Does One Become a Christian?
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Apr 10, 2025 Explore the fascinating journey of early believers and their recognition as Christians in the New Testament. Delve into the pivotal moments of belief, baptism, and the reception of the Holy Spirit as key markers of spiritual rebirth. Discover how the transformative power of the Holy Spirit signifies a shift from spiritual death to life. Lastly, learn about the critical role of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in forming a Christian identity, as emphasized in Acts and Paul's letters.
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Becoming a Christian
- Christians receive the Holy Spirit upon becoming Christian, called regeneration.
- This transforms them from spiritually dead to alive.
Regeneration
- Regeneration, or palingenesia, signifies spiritual quickening.
- It's described as new birth, being born of the Spirit, new creation, and revivification.
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
- The baptism of the Holy Spirit is an initial work of the Spirit.
- It is not a secondary experience for a deeper walk with Christ, as Pentecostals believe.