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Why do some people reject the idea of sovereign grace?

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Many reject sovereign grace because it opposes the belief in free will and universal atonement.

The rejection of sovereign grace often stems from theological beliefs that prioritize human free will and the idea that Christ's atonement was made for every individual universally. This perspective assumes that salvation is available to all based on individual choice rather than God's sovereign election. However, as seen in Jesus' ministry, the response to the gospel reveals the enmity of the natural man against God's sovereignty, with hostility often directed at the notion that salvation is not universally offered or dictated by human decision but determined sovereignly by God. This opposition is reflective of a broader resistance to the biblical teaching that God's grace is particular and discriminative in its application.
Scripture References: Luke 4:14-32; John 15:18-19

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Sovereignty Hated
Mikal Smith · Jun 16, 2024
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