RAISED INTO NEW LIFE speaks to the opportunity for any sinner to seek salvation in Jesus Christ, entering and enjoying fellowship with Him in His body which is the Christian church family. The new birth of water and the spirit correlates with Acts 2:38's "repent and be baptized." How is the Holy Spirit involved? He is given to those who are spiritually reborn. He does not do the baptizing. This book discusses these matters. Those who are reborn enjoy freedom "in Christ." They are also promised eternal glory and happiness.

At what point are believing, repentant sinners saved? Marion Owens reports: In e-mail communications with Al Maxey he has elaborated to me somewhat on his views. If one does not receive salvation at baptism, when does he receive it? Al expressed the belief that one cannot say exactly when one has been saved. God knows, but Al suggests the person cannot be sure. As he put it, "I think we too often get bogged down over 'timing, ' especially when our God is not bound by such restraints. . . . God regards us as saved when one's heart is genuinely given over to him in loving faith. I imagine HE is...