How do we know the doctrine of irresistible grace is true?
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The doctrine of irresistible grace is affirmed by passages in Scripture that indicate God effectively calls the elect to salvation, ensuring they respond with faith.
Irresistible grace posits that when God chooses to save someone, the individual will inevitably respond positively to His call. This is substantiated by John 6:37, where Jesus states, 'All that the Father giveth me shall come to me,' indicating that those chosen by the Father will certainly come to Christ. Additionally, in John 10:27, Jesus asserts, 'My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.' These verses exemplify the confidence that when God extends His grace, it cannot be resisted; it produces the intended effect of faith and repentance in His chosen people.
Scripture References:
John 6:37, John 10:27, Romans 8:30, John 3:3, 1 Corinthians 2:14, John 6:44, John 6:65, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 11:43, Matthew 9:9, Acts 16:14
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