Irresistable Grace


Works on Irresistible Grace
(Thanks to Monergism.com for many of these links)

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Works on Redemption
(Thanks again to Monergism.com for many of these links)

  • Regeneration Preceeds Faith - by R.C. Sproul (Eph 2:5)
    Is regeneration is monergistic or synergistic. Is it operative or cooperative? Is it effectual or dependent?

  • The Pelagian Captivity of the Church by R. C. Sproul (.pdf)
    the faith that receives Christ for justification is itself the free gift of a
    sovereign God. The principle of soli fide is not rightly understood until it is seen as anchored in the broader principle of sola gratia.
  • Regeneration and Conversion by Samuel Hopkins
    The following excerpt comprises a cogent discussion of regeneration and exemplifies American Puritan teaching on this subject. Hopkins’s main thesis is that the Holy Spirit sovereignly regenerates the unbeliever. He attacks the Catholic concept of synergism, whereby man cooperates with God in salvation and sanctification. Hopkins identifies regeneration as the work of God alone through the Holy Spirit. Also included is a very interesting discussion of the role of Scripture in the process of regeneration. His position is this: in the actual process of regeneration, God works directly through the Holy Spirit; the Scripture acts as a catalyst in the process, being indispensable (sine qua non) to the reaction without actually entering into it.
  • The Holy Spirit In the Ministry of the Word by Pastor Bob Burridge
    God has specially revealed Himself to man and preserved that propositional revelation in his written word. Just as our fallen nature demands special revelation, so also our fallen nature demands the work of the Holy Spirit if that propositional revelation is to be understood. The hearer must be regenerated and illumined.
  • Monergism vs. Synergism by John Hendryx
    Salvation is entirely a work of God ... man can contribute nothing to his salvation. One is saved wholly and unconditionally by grace through faith. And even the very desire for faith is formed in us by a gracious work of God. Also see chart which goes with this article -     Two Views of Regeneration

  • Conversion of the Will is the Effect of Divine Grace Inwardly Bestowed by John Calvin God ...begins the good work in us by exciting in our hearts a desire, a love, and a study of righteousness, or (to speak more correctly) by turning, training, and guiding our hearts unto righteousness; and he completes this good work by confirming us unto perseverance.
  • But Spiritual Discernment is Wholly Lost Until we are Regenerated by John Calvin Like sunrise to the earth when the word of God shines forth; but that men do not derive much benefit from it until he himself, who is for this reason called the Father of lights (James 1: 17,) either gives eyes or opens them; because, whatever is not illuminated by his Spirit is wholly darkness.
  • The Leaven of Synergism by Arthur C. Custance, Ph.D.
    Throughout the centuries since God covenanted to save man through the sacrifice of his Son, Jesus Christ, whereby He provided a full, perfect, and sufficient satisfaction for our sins, one aberration of the Gospel has recurrently threatened the truth. It is the view that man must make some contribution himself in securing his salvation. It is not the size of this contribution that is the important factor, but the necessity of it.