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Only a regenerate person would ask such a question, because only a regenerate person would seek the Kingdom.

Not quite... many an unregenerate person asks the same question, but for them it doesn't accomplish diddly-squat. "What must I do to be saved" is not an "open-sesame" formula that guarantees regeneration; rather, if a regenerate heart asks "What must I do to be saved," it will find the answer.

Ahh...I see the distinction. Now Jean makes sense:)

I think Warmoose is correct in that this passage is very difficult to peg as being solidly for one side or the other. The sign of regeneration is less in the question and more in the response to the answer (juxtapose the jailer with the rich young ruler).