Faith and regeneration
Does faith precede regeneration?
No. Regeneration is a term for the work of the Holy Spirit whereby he brings people to saving faith in Jesus Christ.
The Bible explains that all people are spiritually dead by nature (Ephesians 2:1). Regeneration describes the work of the Holy Spirit in giving new life—faith—to people who were spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:4-5.) Regeneration speaks of being born again (John 3:3-6; 1 Peter 1:23).