God applies salvation through the Holy Spirit, giving believers the ability to respond.
The application of salvation is performed by the Holy Spirit, who enables dead hearts to hear the gospel and respond in faith. The sermon emphasizes that without divine intervention, individuals are spiritually dead and unable to come to God. Through the Holy Spirit, God calls His elect, provides them with faith, and gives them life, effectively making the gospel known to them (John 10:27). This showcases God's initiative in salvation, highlighting that it is solely His work that brings about regeneration.
Scripture References:
John 10:27, Romans 9:16, John 3:5-8
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