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The Only Regenerating Power

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 9, 1910

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 23.

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The Only Regenerating Power

MAN has devised various methods to bring about the regeneration of his fellows, but all of these human devices have been without adequate results. Says Mr. Begbie in his book, “Twice Born Men:” —
Religion alone among all the forces at work for the improvement of humanity has power to alter the character and regenerate the soul of evil people.
This is a statement of vital truth. In harmony with this are the words of Holy Writ. Says the apostle John, in his Gospel:—
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”
Man can not be born into the kingdom of God through the flesh, or by the will of man, but only through the regenerating power of the Lord Jesus Christ. The operation of this power can not be explained. Neither the physiologist nor the psychologist can determine the process by which the unregenerate heart is transformed, and the human soul is created in the image of Christ Jesus. This is the mystery of godliness, and will be one of the sciences of the universe throughout eternity. But while reason can not analyze it, faith may accept it, and rejoice in it, to the salvation of the soul.