B14 Conversion

CONVERSION This term, in its strict sense, describes the human part of that change called regeneration, by which the sinner is brought into the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3. In a broader (109. What are meant by the direct and the indirect witness? Does this insure final salvation? What is conversion? Its human part?) sense, conversion is that change in the thoughts, desires, dispositions, and life of the sinner which is brought about when he is renewed by the Holy Ghost, as a result of his turning from sin to God, through faith in Jesus Christ. Ezekiel 18:21-23; Ezekiel 18:30-32; Acts 9:35; Acts 11:21; Acts 15:3; Acts 15:19; Acts 26:20; 1 Thessalonians 1:9. This work is also described as being brought about by the agency of others. Psalms 51:10-13; Luke 1:16; James 5:20.