“Moreover, is the regenerating power of God installed in the believer’s life before or after the decision is made to receive Christ as Savior?”
Jesus said to Nicodemus, “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
Salvation is of the Lord from beginning to end. He’s the author and finisher of the believer’s faith. His sheep, chosen from the foundation of the world, hear His voice, they know Him and they follow Him. Knowing that His sheep will hear and believe in the day of His power should embolden all believers the utmost confidence to spread the gospel.
Well, my last comment should have ended with...”should embolden all believers to spread the gospel.”
I changed what I was saying and ended up with some extra words. Oh well, it should have been obvious what I was trying to say.