Why is the initiative of God essential in salvation?
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God's initiative is essential in salvation as it leads the sinner to Christ, showing that we cannot come to Him without His drawing us first (John 6:44).
The initiative of God is emphasized throughout the sermon as foundational to salvation. John 6:44 articulates that no one can come to Christ unless the Father draws them. This divine initiative reveals that it is not merely about human effort or decision, but about God actively working in the hearts of sinners. It is through the Holy Spirit that people are brought to conviction, enabling a response to Christ. This understanding helps clear misconceptions found in modern evangelism that unwittingly put the focus on human action rather than on God's sovereign grace extending toward us first.
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