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How do we know that God’s grace compels us to believe?

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God’s grace compels belief in the hearts of the elect, as it is He who makes us to believe and causes us to rest in Him (Ephesians 2:8-9).

The assurance of our faith rests not in our own efforts but in God's sovereign grace, which compels the hearts of the elect to believe. Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes that grace is the means by which we are saved through faith — and this faith is not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. In His mercy, God draws us to Himself, enabling us to see our desperate need for Him. This work of grace ensures that our belief is genuine and rooted in His love, illuminating our hearts and leading us to trust in Christ’s finished work.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9

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