How do we know that God is responsible for conversions?
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Scripture teaches that spiritual life and conversion are entirely the work of the Holy Spirit, initiated by God alone.
The doctrine of sovereign grace asserts that conversion is solely the work of God. As Jesus articulated, unless one is born again by the Spirit, they cannot see the kingdom of God (John 3:3). In Mark's parable of the growing seed, the sower represents gospel preachers, while the growth signifies how God brings life from the seed sown. While preachers are tasked with proclaiming the truth, the act of conversion and spiritual awakening depends on divine intervention. The spiritual roots of the believer's life are anchored in God's grace, underscoring that human effort cannot produce spiritual regeneration. This truth is supported throughout Scripture, reinforcing the understanding that salvation is a gift from God.
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