Personal faith is the response of those who are elected by God, ensuring that all who believe are ordained to eternal life.
The relationship between personal faith and election is crucial in understanding the doctrine of sovereign grace. The sermon emphasizes that faith is not generic but particularized; it is given to those who are ordained to eternal life. In Acts 13:48, we see that those who were ordained believed, illustrating that election and faith are intricately linked. God's election is based on His sovereign will, which does not negate individual responsibility; rather, it ensures that when God calls His elect, they will inevitably come to faith in Christ. This understanding reassures believers of their secure position in Christ, knowing that their faith is rooted in God's eternal purpose.
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