This question is addressed to either Pilgrim, or someone else that is familiar with the Greek as used in either John 3:3 or Eph. 2:5.

As I previously stated this pastor referred to the Greek when telling me about what he believed about regeneration.

I just recently sent him an e-mail asking him to clarify himself; but seeing as how he stressed the Greek for his reasoning for not believing that regeneration comes before faith. I thought that perhaps because I anticipate him bringing up the Greek, that it might be beneficial on my part knowing something applicable about the Greek in these passages.
Perhaps this might even be beneficial should it prove that I misunderstood him and he indeed holds to a Reformed view of regeneration.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you
Tom