Repentance is not a work of one’s own natural human power. Rather, it is a gracious work of God the Holy Spirit—as is proven by many passages of Scripture.—Johann Gerhard, Schola Pietatis II:173.
One thing is necessary to belong to the one flock that saved. A person must listen to the voice of Christ and recognize Him as the only Shepherd of his soul, accepting Him and remaining with Him.—C. F. W. Walther, God Grant It!, p. 376.
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