How does the gospel awaken believers to their need for Christ?
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The gospel awakens believers by declaring the works of Christ, compelling them to recognize their spiritual need and His sufficiency.
The gospel serves as the quickening word of God that shows sinners their need for salvation and awakens them to the reality of Christ's finished work. In Ezekiel 37, we see how God instructed Ezekiel to call dry bones to hear the Word of the Lord, emphasizing that it is the proclamation of God's Word that brings life. When believers are confronted with the truth of the gospel, they respond to the command to awake and recognize their need for Christ as their only hope. This transformative encounter with the gospel leads to repentance and faith, fulfilling Christ’s call of grace.
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