Our loved ones can come to faith through the faithful preaching of the gospel and God's sovereign work in their hearts.
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10:17). It is through the truth of the gospel that individuals are awakened to their need for Christ. However, the belief that our loved ones can come to faith is rooted in the understanding that it is God who ultimately grants this faith. As noted in Ezekiel 37, God sends messengers to proclaim His word—just as He commanded Ezekiel to prophesy to the dry bones, God commands His messengers today. This process underscores the remarkable truth that God is actively working to bring His people to Himself, which includes our loved ones. Thus, we must pray, share the gospel, and trust in God's sovereign timing and power to bring about faith in their hearts.
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