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How does God's sovereignty affect our will and faith?

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God's sovereignty ensures that it is His power that enables us to willingly turn to Him in faith.

The relationship between God's sovereignty and our will is beautifully articulated in the context of salvation. As Jesus states in John 6:44, 'No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him.' This emphasizes that it is by God's sovereign grace and power that we are enabled to respond in faith. In the day of His power, our hearts become willing, reflecting that our faith and repentance are not acts of our own autonomy but gifts from God. Jeremiah 5:21 expresses this sentiment by indicating that genuine turning to God is contingent upon God’s turning us. Thus, while we possess a will, it is ultimately aligned with His sovereign purposes and power.
Scripture References: John 6:44, Jeremiah 5:21

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