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How do we know that God opens hearts for faith?

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The Bible shows that it is God who opens hearts for faith and understanding, as seen in Lydia's conversion.

We see in Lydia’s account that it is God who opens the heart for faith. Acts 16:14 states, 'the Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul.' This emphasizes the Reformed understanding of salvation, where human beings are spiritually dead and incapable of reaching God on their own. It is God's sovereign act that transforms hearts and grants individuals the ability to comprehend and respond to the gospel. Lydia’s conversion affirms that before one can believe, their heart must be transformed by God's understanding. The critical point is that this work is not instigated by human efforts, but solely by God's merciful grace, showing that faith is a gift from Him.
Scripture References: Acts 16:14

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Lydia's Story
Gabe Stalnaker · Jul 8, 2015
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