Some of you do not know what I mean by conversion, and in vain shall I attempt to persuade you to that which you do not understand. Therefore for your sakes I will show what conversion is.

Others are likely to harden themselves with a vain conceit that they are converted already. To them I must show the marks of the unconverted.

Others, because they feel no harm, fear none, and so sleep as upon the top of a mast. To them I shall show the misery of the unconverted.

Others sit still, because they do not see the way of escape. To them I shall show the means of conversion.

And finally, for the quickening of all, I shall close with the motives to conversion.


This article obviously addresses the subject of "Conversion" and the many errors which people hold in regard to it. Since true conversion is the fruit of regeneration and is most necessary for salvation, it is only prudent that one know what the Scriptures teach concerning it. I'm sure you will find this little excursus by Joseph Alleine most edifying.

Read it now by clicking here: Mistakes About Conversion

For later reading, you can find this article in Calvinism and the Reformed Faith and in the Soteriology section.

In His service and grace,


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