[HarleyD]

Then one would have to conclude with OP that if they are not innocent on their own merit they must be sinners from birth.

[SoothingDave]

Then one would have to conclude with OP that if they are not innocent on their own merit they must be sinners from birth.

I believe that I am accurately reflecting OP's position. All are conceived in sin, but God regenerates some before death.

Since election is unconditional, it does not depend on us doing something first. So there is no reason why God can not regenerate the unborn, if He wills it.

SD

[SoothingDave]

Then one would have to conclude with OP that if they are not innocent on their own merit they must be sinners from birth.

I believe that I am accurately reflecting OP's position. All are conceived in sin, but God regenerates some before death.

Since election is unconditional, it does not depend on us doing something first. So there is no reason why God can not regenerate the unborn, if He wills it.

SD