If you don't know you're in a state of grace, then you're vulnerable to the paralysis of the accusations of the enemy.
R. C. SproulI canโt make the Bible come alive for anyone. The Bible is already alive. It makes me come alive.
R. C. SproulWe may live in a culture that believes everyone will be saved, that we are 'justified by death' and all you need to do to go to heaven is die, but Godโs Word certainly doesnโt give us the luxury of believing that.
R. C. SproulFallen man is free to choose what he desires, but because his desires are only wicked he lacks the moral ability to come to Christ. As long as he remains in the flesh, unregenerate, he will never choose Christ. He cannot choose Christ precisely because he cannot act against his own will. His fall is so great that only the effectual grace of God working in his heart can bring him to faith.
R. C. SproulThe question is not, "Why is there only one way to God?" but "Why is there even one way?"
R. C. SproulGodโs grace is not infinite. God is infinite, and God is gracious. We experience the grace of an infinite God, but grace is not infinite. God sets limits to His patience and forbearance. He warns us over and over again that someday the ax will fall and His judgment will be poured out.
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