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Author: Matt Haney
A very clear, powerful, profound and Scriptural book on the doctrines of justification and regeneration. I have heard endless sermons on these doctrines from good reformed preachers and nothing has helped me understand them more (and exalt in God more) than the contents in this book. The Appendix's alone in the back of the book are worth the price. Author: Scott S.
To say this book is worth the time and effort to read through would be an understatement. These absolutely foundational doctrines often somehow pass under the radar for a lot of Christians. This book puts forth a very solid, clear view of the truths in a readable, logical way. Of note, You can listen to Pastor Leiter preach on regeneration at:
GrantedMinistries.org
-Scott. Author: Joe
If the Chapter Nine (A New Nature) is a representative of the Exegesis quality in the book, I will pass. Ch 9 is down right funny (missed first 5 points of the passage). SDG. Author: Del Sutter
The vast majority of professing Christians today lack a true understanding of regeneration. I wish every pastor in America would read this book! Author: Jerred Yancey (yanceyclan@sbcglobal.net)
The first three chapters are just fine But the rest of the book just gets ugly. His view on the new man is little more than a cheer leading section. It is troubling that he does not mention sanctification one time except when quoted in a verse. He is so ultra-literal in the book. In short Al Leiter should quit writing books. Author: Mason Vann
I will not hide my enthusiasm for this book. This review will be rare in that the book and the author have meant a lot to me personally. The help I have received from Charles demonstrates the far-reaching effect of these two miracles, justification and regeneration. Apart from this, the author would have nothing to offer.

You will have read this review correctly if upon completion you conclude the contents have profoundly shaped my life. Under a merciful providence, the contents of this book saved me from spiritual suicide in 2004. Let's go there for a moment.

I lived in Romania under the direction of HeartCry Missionary Society. I was Sorin Prodan's bag carrier - I loved it. But depression crept in as a struggle grew to understand the ontological effects of regeneration: What does regeneration actually accomplish? How was I really different now as a Christian? History has proven that my understanding of regeneration as a whole was the actual problem. My view of salvation was entirely legal. That's good. But that's only half. And poverty in the other half proved devastating. Ground for my fight with sin eluded me, and homesickness, loneliness and a paralyzing depression settled in. The situation was critical.

I was anxious to meet Charles Leiter, as I knew Charles had a significant and on-going influence on Paul Washer. Imagine my delight when Charles came to teach a Bible conference in the spring of 2004. He received the unfortunate job of sharing a van seat with me on a several-hour trip to northeast Romania. A long conversation short – upon reaching our destination, I found that most of my view of the new birth had been destroyed. The rubble was removed, and a foundation was rebuilt. This conversation would prove to be the most profound moment of my Christian life. I finally had answers to my questions – solid, biblical answers. My only desire was to find a quiet place to weep before the Lord for joy. My feet didn’t touch the ground for weeks. These tears still come when I remember this event. All glory to God!

The contents of this discussion became a book earlier this year. To this subject we now turn. The following are the chapter headings of Justification & Regeneration:

Foreword by Paul Washer
Preface
Chapter 1 - Sin: Man's Ultimate Problem
Chapter 2 - Can a Man Be Right Before God
Chapter 3 - Justification: Its Characteristics
Chapter 4 - Regeneration: All Things New
Chapter 5 - A New Creation
Chapter 6 - A New Man
Chapter 7 - A New Heart
Chapter 8 - A New Birth
Chapter 9 - A New Nature
Chapter 10 - Crucifixion & Resurrection
Chapter 11 - A Change of Realms: Flesh to Spirit
Chapter 12 - A Change of Realms: Earth to Heaven
Chapter 13 - A Change of Realms: Sin to Righteousness
Chapter 14 - A Change of Realms: Law to Grace
Chapter 15 - A Change of Realms: Adam to Christ
Appendices:
A - Regeneration: A Summary
B - "Cannot Sin"
C - Romans 7
D - All Blessings in Christ

Was another book on these topics really necessary? Endless volumes have already been printed on each of these subjects. After reading the work a couple of times, I will argue yes, there is a necessary place for this book. J&R retains a refreshing combination of biblical faithfulness, intellectual rigor, and a pastoral emphasis – all in readable language.

Biblical. The book is painstakingly biblical. In the footnotes alone J&R contains 300+ verse references which serve the purpose of validating conclusions and aiding further study. The work is basically a road map through the Bible. In this respect, the appendices alone are worth the price of the book. One appendix is a summary of regeneration which consists entirely of categorized verse references. Scriptural references pertaining to the blessings of union with Christ are also listed and categorized.

Simple. The language is accessible. Paul Washer writes in the foreword, “There seems to be a great abyss separating the biblical theologian and the Christian in the pew. While the theologian is able to climb the Everest of God’s truth and be transformed by the vision, he often communicates the vision in a language that is beyond us…Pastor Charles Leiter has done a great service to the Church in that he has taken two of the greatest doctrines of Scripture…and explained them in simple language without loss of content.” I agree. I feel comfortable handing this book to seasoned theologians. I would feel the same comfort in handing this to a new Christian. Charles has a profound gift.

Logical. Just read the chapter titles! Charles builds a coherent system of scriptural doctrine. Beginning with the radical depravity of man, he moves toward the cross, which serves as both a launching pad and the centerpiece of justification and regeneration. His logic is rigorous, which makes the book intellectually satisfying. Any critics have their work cut out for them.

Pastoral. Charles writes with a pastoral emphasis. I would have no hesitation handing this book to a scholarly theologian (and I have!). Nevertheless, the clear and constant goal throughout J&R is to promote glorying in Christ Jesus among the saints. He writes, “This book attempts to set forth in clear Biblical light the nature and characteristics of justification and regeneration that God may be glorified and His children brought to know more fully the liberty that is theirs in Christ.” I believe he succeeded. The book remains radically opposed to the destructive doctrine of perfectionism. Yet neither is the believer left to a hopeless fight with sin. The power of Christ in the believer is set forth in such compelling light that the reader is infused with solid, Scriptural hope for victory even over the most besetting sin.

And one of my favorite aspects of the book - all proceeds from the book go to HeartCry Missionary Society. Not all men are in the position to do this. However, this has made my buying and distributing copies even more satisfying.

I have enjoyed this book thoroughly. I highly recommend the work. Author: Kevin Williams
This is one of the best books I've ever read. It explains such essential and deep Christian truths in plain and easy to understand language. Having a correct view of these doctrines effects the way you live your Christian life and your battle with sin. I think every Christian would do very well to read this. Author: Rudy Ray
I agree with a previous reviewer- the first three chapters are pretty good but from there it goes downhill fast. His views on sanctification are little more than a Calvinized version of "deeper life" teaching. I fear that the overall effect of this book will be the same effect the unbalanced "deeper life" teaching on "Christ in you" which was/is to turn men inward to themselves and to some work in them rather than to turn them away from self and to the Enthroned Christ in glory. Author: Kevin Williams
Rudy,

From your comments I can only presume you haven’t properly read it, but rather flicked through it.

But just to correct you. Charles Leiter does not teach the deeper life view. In fact on Sermon Audio you will find 5 sermons by him on Romans 7, in one of which he refutes the “deeper life” view. In another one he refutes the Wesleyen view of Romans 7. I thought I’d mention that as on another website you accuse him of having an arminian view of R7.

Aside from that Romans 7, is only a few pages as an appendix in the back of the book. Incidentally Leiter takes the same view on Romans 7 as Paul Washer, Martyn Lloyd Jones and the first 300 years of the church. (It was Augustine who came up with the view the Romans 7 man was the Christian, in the 4th or 5th century).

As said above Charles doesn’t take the deeper life view. And he also spends a large part of the book about the believer looking to Christ and not himself, which is why I don’t get the impression you have properly read it. Author: Rudy Ray
Kevin, I not only read the book very carefully but I also listened to several of CL's messages on the subject of Ro.7. I did not say that CL taught the deeper life view. I said he is teaching a "Calvinized version" of the DL teaching. Yes, PW and CL and D ML-J taught his view of Ro7 but since Augustine CL's view of Ro7 is clearly and plainly the classic arminan/weslyan view. Author: Joyce M. Abney (joyabney@mac.com)
I heard about this book from Paul Washer's sermons. It is excellent. I've given about 6 away to friends. I'm ordering more! The COMPLETE Gospel!