Regeneration
Summarizing the 6 Marks of Regeneration
I know there is a vast difference in the depth and distinctness of these marks among those who are Regenerate. In some people they are faint, dim, feeble, and hardly to be discerned. You almost need a microscope to make them out. In others they are bold, sharp, clear, plain, and unmistakable, so that he [...]
6th Mark of Regeneration: Watchful Over Their Soul
A Regenerate man is very careful of his own soul. He endeavors not only to keep clear of sin—but also to keep clear of everything which may lead to it. He is careful about the company he keeps. He feels that evil communications corrupt the heart, and that evil is far more catching than good, [...]
5th Mark of Regeneration: Overcomes the Love of the World
A Regenerate man does not make the world’s opinion his rule of right and wrong. He goes against the stream of the world’s ways, notions, and customs. “What will men say?” is no longer a turning point with him. He overcomes the love of the world. He finds no pleasure in things which most around [...]
4th Mark of Regeneration: Love For Other Christians
A Regenerate man has a special love for all true disciples of Christ. Like his Father in heaven, he loves all men with a genuine general love—but he has a special love for those who are of one mind with himself. Like his Lord and Savior, he loves the worst of sinners, and could weep [...]
3rd Mark of Regeneration: Habits of Holiness
The Regenerate man is a holy man. He endeavors to live according to God’s will, to do the things that please God, to avoid the things that God hates. His aim and desire is to love God with heart and soul, and mind and strength, and to love his neighbor as himself. His wish is [...]
2nd Mark of Regeneration: Exclusivity of Christ
A Regenerate man believes that Jesus Christ is the only Savior by whom his soul can be pardoned and redeemed; that He is the divine person appointed and anointed by God the Father for this very purpose, and that beside Him there is no Savior at all. In himself he sees nothing but unworthiness—but in [...]
1st Mark of Regeneration: Deep Hatred For Sin
A Regenerate man does not commit sin as a habit. He no longer sins with his heart and will, and whole inclination, as an unregenerate man does. There was probably a time when he did not think whether his actions were sinful or not, and never felt grieved after doing evil. There was no quarrel [...]
The 6 Marks of Regeneration
Beginning Monday July 19th through Saturday July 24th, I will provide a short quote from J.C. Ryle on each of the “Six Marks of Regeneration” from the First Epistle of John. Monday (7/19): A regenerate person does not commit sin as a habit. Tuesday (7/20): A regenerate person believes that Jesus Christ is the [...]
