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How can we come to God if we are naturally opposed to Him?

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We can only come to God through the drawing of the Father, as Christ stated that no one can come to Him unless drawn by God.

In John 6:44, Jesus emphasizes the necessity of divine intervention in the salvation process, stating, 'No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him.' This underlines mankind's total inability to approach God on their own due to their sinful nature. Without God's initiative, we remain resistant to His call. Moreover, the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in enlightening the hearts of the elect, allowing them to comprehend the gospel as revealed in 1 Corinthians 2:7-10. Hence, it is through God's sovereign grace that sinners are drawn to Christ, enabling them to respond in faith. This affirms the biblical teaching that salvation is entirely of the Lord, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9, concluding that it is by grace we have been saved through faith, not of ourselves.
Scripture References: John 6:44, 1 Corinthians 2:7-10, Ephesians 2:8-9

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