The way I read it, that's exactly what he's saying. And it's not like anyone can force another to believe. Nor do humans have the ability to regenerate someone else's spirit.
Some churches and religions have a history of forcing *conversion* to their RELIGION under pain of death, but that is not true conversion because the heart, mind, and soul have not been redeemed by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit.
It's just jumping through the hoops for self-preservation.
So GOD works in that person to bring them to faith in Christ. Our responsibility is to present the gospel, teach them, pray for them, and live a life that wins them over.
But no human being can work in a person to convert them. We don't have the power to convert others, to impart spiritual life to another. That's the work of the Holy Spirit.
Metmom!
You came through
Yes you make my point exactly
‘Unless the Lord Draw Him....’
Comes to mind.
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My heart aches for many in My circle of people and extends to those who are eternally lost but I can’t Judge who shall
Shall wear That Golden Crown.