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"I'm not sure what you are saying here: From God's perspective it was determined by whom?"
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It was determined by GOD. At the time of conversion (myself included) it seems to the convert that they are in the drivers seat and "choose" to be saved, but in reality it is already determined by GOD. I fall into that camp that was drawn and couldn't resist. It really wasn't until later that I began to recognize this.

I fall into that camp that was drawn and couldn't resist.

Ditto. It's most surprising if you're an atheist without hope of holding faith, off in your own little world beyond sermons and witnessing and perhaps with few prayers being offered sincerely on your behalf. And yet, God can send His grace to quicken the spirit of any hardened unbeliever and draw them to Him. It is an amazing thing to know that you are the object of His grace and mercy and have no one but Him to thank for it. I am still a very flawed Christian but I am grateful that He alone is the Author and Source of my faith.

It is a precious thing to know that those portions of scripture that are such a stumbling block to many are the only verses that explain to some of us how God has brought us to Him. The experience has not made me an exceptional Christian by any means. But it does demonstrate God's glory and mercy to even the most undeserving.