Do regeneration and conversion take place at the same time?

Summary

The sermon explores the distinction between regeneration and conversion, highlighting that regeneration, a work of the Holy Spirit to awaken the soul, precedes and enables conversion, the conscious act of faith. This theological concept, discussed with references to figures like John Stott, Calvin, and biblical examples like John the Baptist, emphasizes that true faith is a product of God's initiative. The takeaway is that our ability to believe and turn to Christ is a gift, stemming from God's prior work of making us spiritually alive.