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How does God open hearts according to the Bible?

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God opens hearts through the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit, enabling individuals to understand and accept the gospel.

According to scripture, particularly in Acts 16:14, the opening of the heart is the work of God, facilitated by the Holy Spirit. This divine intervention is essential for transformation, as it allows individuals to see and appreciate the beauty of the gospel. Natural man, due to spiritual blindness and hardness of heart, cannot comprehend or desire God’s message apart from His sovereign action. Therefore, when Lydia's heart was opened to the message that Paul preached, it was not a mere human decision but a supernatural act of grace that enabled her to believe and embrace salvation. This teaches us that the application of the gospel's truth is wholly dependent on God's initiating grace.
Scripture References: Acts 16:14, 2 Corinthians 4:6

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An opened heart
Angus Fisher · Jun 2, 2019
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