Receiving is an act of free will, is it not? Or do you deny that there is any free will?
Is anything you "choose" in "free will" a surprise to God?
plainly no - how free is it then?
Is anything you "choose" not ordained by Him?
again - no
Is anything you or satan can do, strong enough to counteract what He has willed for you?
You do realize the doctrine of free will is reasonably new, no?
***Receiving is an act of free will, is it not?***
The person who God regenerates WILL respond in faith. It is ALL of God.