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How does God create an interest in Christ for the sinner?

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God creates interest in Christ by instilling a hunger and thirst for His grace and salvation in the sinner's heart.

In the encounter with the Samaritan woman, Jesus first engages her in conversation by asking for a drink, sparking her interest and curiosity. This illustrates how God works to awaken in sinners a desire for the spiritual reality offered in Christ. The sermon emphasizes that before a sinner can come to Christ, there must be a recognition of one's need and an interest in the gift of God. This divine action is a manifestation of God's sovereign grace. As the Spirit draws individuals, they begin to see their true condition and recognize their need for Christ, leading them to seek Him earnestly. This process highlights the truth that salvation is ultimately orchestrated by God, who stirs hearts to ask for the living water that only He can provide.
Scripture References: John 4:7-10, Jeremiah 29:13

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