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How does God's grace compel individuals to come to Him?

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God's grace compels individuals through the work of the Holy Spirit, giving them new desires to respond to His call.

In the parable, after many reject the invitation, the master commands his servant to go out and compel the poor, maimed, and blind to come in. This reflects God's ongoing work in the hearts of men, whereby the Holy Spirit moves to draw individuals to Christ. This compelling is not coercive; instead, it transforms the heart, enabling sinners to respond willingly and with desire. Psalm 110:3 states that God's people will be made willing in the day of His power, indicating that divine grace leads to a heart willing to accept His invitation. Thus, it is through the combination of God's grace and the individual's response that the house of God will be filled.
Scripture References: Luke 14:23, Psalm 110:3, John 6:37

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A Great Supper
Allan Jellett · Apr 13, 2014
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