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How do we know that God's grace requires human response?

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God’s grace calls for a human response of repentance and faith, as seen in various Scripture passages (2 Corinthians 5:20-6:1).

The necessity of a human response to God's grace is distinctly explained throughout Scripture. According to 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:1, we see that believers are to plead with others to be reconciled to God, indicating the important role of human agency within the grace framework. Men are called to respond to the gospel through repentance and belief in Christ, affirming their responsibility while acknowledging that this faith is ultimately a gift from God. The relationship between divine sovereignty and human responsibility is key in Reformed theology; while God's grace is sovereign, it demands our affirmative response of faith to be effectual in salvation. Rejecting this call leads to dire consequences, as God's patience has limits.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:1, Romans 1:20, Mark 16:15-16

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