Why do some reject the free offer of the gospel?

Opposition to the free offer of the gospel stems from a belief in the sovereignty of God and the doctrine of predestination. Advocates of this view contend that Scripture does not provide support for a universal offer of salvation that includes the reprobate. Instead, they uphold that God's grace is effective only for the elect. This conviction aligns with historical Reformed theology, where the emphasis is placed on God's sovereign will rather than human reasoning or external pressures to conform to popular theological trends.