[Dr. Eckleburg]

God "forces Himself" on every one of us who believes in Christ because our rebirth is a supernatural act of God, and not men.

"So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy." -- Romans 9:16

[Lilllabettt]

God "forces Himself" on every one of us who believes in Christ because our rebirth is a supernatural act of God, and not men.

The Holy Spirit is not a bully. He asks permission. People are reborn in Christ when they give God permission to use force.