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How does the concept of Sovereign Grace influence our understanding of sin?

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Sovereign Grace conveys that God's grace is necessary to overcome our sinful nature.

The concept of Sovereign Grace is essential in understanding human sinfulness, particularly as it relates to God’s redemptive work. According to Jeremiah 17, the heart is deceitful above all things, indicating that by nature, we are bound in sin and rebellion against God. Stephen’s declaration that the listeners are 'stiff-necked' and 'uncircumcised in heart' underscores the inherent sinfulness that separates humanity from divine grace. This necessitates a work of grace from God, which transforms the rebel heart into a heart of faith, just as seen in figures like Abraham and allowed Stephen to proclaim the truth amid hostility.
Scripture References: Jeremiah 17:9, Acts 7:51

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