How do you describe conversion?

Posted by on April 13, 2009

I was just reading A H Strongs Systematic Theology and struck the passage quoted below.

If you are saved by Gods grace through the justification that is given by trusting Jesus Christ for salvation – how do you describe your conversion?

Here’s what A. H. Strong said:

Arminian converts say: “I gave my heart to the Lord”; Augustinian converts say: “The Holy Spirit convicted me of sin and renewed my heart.” Arminianism tends to self-sufficiency; Augustinianism promotes dependence upon God. (Strong, A. H. (1907, 2004). Systematic theology. p605)

Many people I know fall into the first camp.  However, scripture says clearly that “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God” (Rom 3:10) – therefore the work of salvation must by  necessity be entirely the work of the Lord on the heart of a believer and all be for His glory.

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  • bob wire

    just came across your website yesterday am much in delight a kindred soul ,
    read the word eat my words. how do i descibe my conversion i felt much pursued drawn in almost like a sponge was absorbing me , like not to be flipent but the dogs of heaven cornered me . well after 10 years of the hounds of hell chasing me to destruction the Holy Spirit sought me and bought me with Christs redeming blood. thats how i describe conversion.