Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Results of True Conversion

What change is wrought in conversion, or the new birth? BR-ASI9 59.5

“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved).” Ephesians 2:5; Romans 8:1. BR-ASI9 59.6

What is one evidence of this change from death to life? BR-ASI9 59.7

“We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.” 1 John 3:14; 2:29; 4:7. BR-ASI9 59.8

From what is a converted sinner saved? BR-ASI9 59.9

“Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way, shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.” James 5:20. (See Acts 26:14-18.) BR-ASI9 59.10

What gracious promise does God make to His people? BR-ASI9 59.11

“I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for Mine anger is turned away from him.” Hosea 14:4. BR-ASI9 59.12

By what means is this healing accomplished? BR-ASI9 59.13

“He [Christ] was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5. BR-ASI9 59.14

What indwelling power keeps such from sinning? BR-ASI9 59.15

“Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for His seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” 1 John 3:9. (See 1 John 5:4; Genesis 39:9.) BR-ASI9 59.16