The Wonder-Work of Regeneration

"Most powerful . . . most delightful, astonishing, mysterious, and ineffable." With these words the Canons of Dordt celebrate the wonderful work of God's grace in regeneration (Canons III, IV, 12). In Canons III, IV the truth of Irresistible Grace is taught in close connection with the truth of Total Depravity. Regeneration is not the only work of grace mentioned there, but it receives the emphasis because it holds first place among all the other works of God's grace in the heart of the sinner....