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Tom,

1. Again, the question must be asked, "What IS this something that happens that enables a spiritually dead sinner to believe? Ask him to describe in detail what occurs with this something. And how does this something differ from regeneration?"

2. One is invariably curious as to how the overwhelming of saints, even prior to Augustine, and continuing through to the present day have erred on this matter. Every single Reformed confession and catechism holds to an antecedent and necessary regeneration of a sinner prior to faith which brings one to conversion, justification and a life-long sanctification. Is it possible that everyone has missed the mark and he has uncovered the 'truth'?

3. Yes, I have encountered a similar individual, an alleged Reformed Baptist pastor who holds that regeneration follows faith but also insists that the natural man is "totally depraved". He was quite bold in stating that everyone else has been wrong and he is right on this matter.

DEFINITION of terms is most essential when dealing with such 'rogue' individuals.