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Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted
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The unsaved are sinners by nature and love their sin. John 3:19 19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and... -
Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted
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The unsaved have stony hearts that are unable and unwilling to respond to God’s commands of faith, repentance, and obedience, because... -
Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted
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Spiritual information does not penetrate the thoughts of the unsaved, and they do not seek God. In fact, they are enemies of God and... -
Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
The unsaved are under the wrath and condemnation of God Ephesians 2:1-3 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you...
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Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
The unsaved need to be regenerated, being made alive again, by the power of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 2:4-6 4 But God, being rich in...
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Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
God calls all mankind to repentance, regardless of election status, through a general calling. Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but...
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Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
God is sovereign over all matters, including salvation, and always accomplishes his decreed will. Isaiah 55:10-11 10 “For as the rain...
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Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
God calls the elect with an effectual calling, which involves hearing the gospel, realizing the intentions of his decrees concerning the...
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Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
The elect are spiritually resurrected (regenerated), given eternal life, and freed from their bondage to Satan and sin. Ephesians 2:3-9...
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Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted
to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
This regeneration results in the gifts of faith and repentance leading to salvation. 1 John 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is... -
Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
The elect hear and respond to the words of Jesus, and their calling is effectual. John 8:47 47 Whoever is of God hears the words of...
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Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
The reprobate (non-elect) do not respond to the words of Jesus, and their calling is ineffectual. John 10:24-27 24 So the Jews gathered...
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Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
The elect, who are called the children of God, are destined for eternal life and glory. Romans 9:19-24 19 You will say to me then, “Why...
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Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
The reprobate (non-elect), who are called the children of Satan, are destined to eternal punishment and wrath Romans 9:19-24 19 You...
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Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
Additional resources for study I recommend the book Five Points of Calvinism: Defined, Defended and Documented by David N. Steele as a...
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Sackcloth-N-Ashes reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
Here is another sermon by John MacArthur on the doctrine of irresistible grace: https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/90-296
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Laish reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
God calls the elect with an effectual calling, which involves hearing the gospel, realizing the intentions of his decrees concerning the... -
Laish reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
God is sovereign over all matters, including salvation, and always accomplishes his decreed will. Isaiah 55:10-11 10 “For as the rain...
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Laish reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
God calls all mankind to repentance, regardless of election status, through a general calling. Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but...
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Laish reacted to UnitedWithChrist's post in the thread Is irresistible grace (effectual calling) a biblical doctrine?.
The unsaved need to be regenerated, being made alive again, by the power of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 2:4-6 4 But God, being rich in...