"Why Baptize Babies" by Mark Horne

[elfdream]

(02-07-2011 12:58 PM)Donb123 Wrote:  

(02-07-2011 12:42 PM)elfdream Wrote:  Explain please. I think this is another case of using a different dictionary but want to make sure.

I believe the problem is RCC's equate sanctification and regeneration. They are two distinct things. Regeneration is a singular event without human participation. Sanctification is a continual process wherein the believer, acted upon by the Holy Spirit, is conformed to the image of the Son.

The problem with conflating the two is you have either a sanctification that doesn't require human effort because we know that God does this thing to us or you have a regeneration that requires human participation because we know we don't just "let go and let God."

We believe in sanctifying grace which comes through baptism. That is another difference in the dictionary. We also believe in actual grace, called actual because it is active. They are two different thing.

We believe that God gives us grace to do the things Jesus commanded us to. If that is what you mean by human participation then I suppose that part is true but realize that it is nothing we do in our own strength.