Regeneration is a supernatural work of God that transforms human hearts, and it is what makes possible the more abundant life Jesus promised his followers. Stephen Charnock's treatment, published posthumously in 1840, has not been superseded.

He examines the nature of regeneration, its biblical foundations and its place in historic Christian understanding; how the ongoing work of renewal brings a life progressively into line with God's will; and the objections raised against the doctrine, including the questions of determinism and free will. Comprehensive and unhurried, in a handsome new edition.