The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum John 3:3 Question

Last week I had the chance to sit down with a Reformed pastor and talk about the doctrines of grace. I can tell you that these kinds of conversations are few and far between other than on the internet.

Anyway that is not the reason I am starting this thread, the reason is because during that discussion he said something that I am wondering about.
He told me that unlike many of the Reformed faith, he does not believe that regeneration comes before faith. I wish I could remember the reasons why he said this, but it had something to do with John 3:3 and the Greek.
He told me not to misunderstand him, he believes like all Reformed believers that something must occur before anyone believes, but it is not regeneration.

Would I be correct, to say that he believes in what is commonly referred to as the "elongated view"?
Is his view common among Reformed believers?


Tom