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2 thoughts on “TruthTalks: The Nature of the New Birth”
Thanks for this, Dr Chris.
Although I lean towards the doctrine of dichotomy, I found your observation regarding the ongoing need for the sanctification of the soul to be a compelling argument in favour of trichotomy. If we are dichotomous, the doctrine of sanctification would suggest that rebirth is ‘ineffective.’
Also, something that has always motivated me to agree with your view on the ‘in-dwelling’ of the Holy Spirit is this: if Christians continue to sin over the course of life, the idea of a permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit suggests that He willingly associates Himself with sin. This cannot be.
Hugh
Thank you for your comments Hugh. I mentioned J Rodman William’s views in his ‘Renewal Theology’ but I wonder if you have considered what Robert L Thomas has to say in his commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:23. It is part of the Expositor’s Bible Commentary edited by F.E.Gaebelein. KIndest regards.