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2010 Theodicy and Practical Theology: PhD thesis, the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Lampeter Twitter version I
ERICKSON, MILLARD (1994) Christian Theology, Grand Rapids, Baker Book House.
Herman Bavinck (1918)(2006) equates the term regeneration with rebirth. Bavinck (1918)(2006: 46).
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In John 3 (see Titus 3), Jesus does not literally speak of one being born a second time, but literally insists one be born from above. Bavinck (1918)(2006: 46).
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Regeneration consists of a person being converted from a life of giving in to temptation to one living in relationship with God. Erickson (1994: 600).
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At the instance of regeneration the Holy Spirit begins a new inclination within the fallen human will. Shedd (1874-1890)(1980: 136 Volume 2).
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It is the communication of divine life to a soul. Thiessen (1956: 367). Although this does not make a person divine, but rather one guided by God.
BAVINCK, HERMAN (1918)(2006) Reformed Dogmatics Volume 2: God and Creation, John Bolt (gen.ed.), Translated by John Vriend, Baker Academic, Grand Rapids.
BAVINCK, HERMAN (1918)(2006) Reformed Dogmatics Volume 3: Sin and Salvation in Christ, John Bolt (gen.ed.), Translated by John Vriend, Baker Academic, Grand Rapids.
SHEDD, WILLIAM G.T. (1874-1890)(1980) Dogmatic Theology, Volume 1, Nashville, Thomas Nelson Publishers.
SHEDD, WILLIAM G.T. (1874-1890)(1980) Dogmatic Theology, Volume 2, Nashville, Thomas Nelson Publishers.
THIESSEN, HENRY C. (1956) Introductory Lectures in Systematic Theology, Grand Rapids, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.
