What does 'fetching' sinners mean in a biblical context?
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'Fetching' refers to God's sovereign action of bringing sinners to Himself, highlighting His initiative in salvation.
In the sermon, 'fetching' is depicted as God's sovereign and purposeful action to bring sinners to Himself. When David sent his servants to fetch Mephibosheth, they did not ask; they took the initiative to bring him to the king. This mirrors God's method of salvation, where He actively draws and rescues those whom He has chosen. In John 6:44, Jesus says, 'No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him,' signifying that without God's intervention, no one would choose to come to Him. This concept dispels the notion of free will as a means of salvation, underscoring that it is purely God's grace that alters the heart of a sinner, allowing them to respond to His call.
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