I do believe that someone who is regenerated by the Holy Spirit, whether it is via a sermon, reading the Scriptures, talking to a friend, pastor, etc., will irresistibly call upon the name of God and believe upon Christ. If one is "moved" by the Spirit to seek further counsel in the matter of salvation, then he/she will without doubt ask for it.

And, just in case you haven't read this classic: Decisional Regeneration, by James E. Adams.

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simul iustus et peccator

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