Without the Spirit man is so infirm that he cannot, with all other means whatsoever, be enabled to think one right saving thought of God, of Christ, or of his blessed things.
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All that the Father giveth me SHALL COME... Here, therefore, the Lord Jesus positively determineth to put forth such a sufficiency of all grace as shall effectually perform this promise. They shall come; that is, he will CAUSE them to come, by infusing of an effectual blessing into all the means that shall be used to that end.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that those chosen by God will inevitably receive grace and guidance to fulfill their purpose.
The quote by John Bunyan reflects the belief that divine grace is sufficient and will ensure that all individuals who are meant to come to Christ will do so. It underscores the idea that God plays an active role in drawing people towards Him through blessings and grace, indicating a predestined or assured divine influence in the journey of faith. This assurance is a source of hope and confidence for believers, affirming that their spiritual journey is supported and guided by a higher power.
Themes
GraceDivineFaithPromiseBlessing
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the assurance of faith and divine calling.
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There can be but one will the master in our salvation, but that shall never be the will of man, but of God; therefore man must be saved by grace.
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