When does the Holy Spirit come to indwell and regenerate a believer?
According to Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 3 and 6, the Holy Spirit comes in, indwells, takes up residence, and regenerates the believer's spirit at the very same time the new nature becomes a reality—the divine act by which God imparts the new nature.
Les explains that the old Adam is still present experientially in everyday life, though the new nature is imparted by a divine act of God. At the very same time the new nature becomes a reality, the Holy Spirit comes in, indwells, takes up residence, and regenerates our spirit—which in Adam's case died the moment he sinned. The Holy Spirit then agrees with our spirit, restoring fellowship with God through the Spirit. The Spirit working on our spirit influences the new nature, which in turn controls the acts of the physical body. As believers are led by the Spirit, the body aligns with God's laws that are good for society, family, and marital relationships. Humans still sin.
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When does the Holy Spirit indwell and take up residence?
At the very same time the new nature becomes a reality, the Holy Spirit comes in, indwells, and takes up residence, according to Paul in 1 Corinthians 3 and 6.