[Gamecock]

still working some of this out

It took my wife years to finally accept the absolute soveriegnty of God.

Let's do this one step at a time, start with the term irresistable grace. I can't remember who used the analogy, but think of yourself in a desert without water. (use that as an analogy for sin) You come accross a pool full of cold, clear water (grace) Now, you certainly have free will, but what are you going to do? You are going to immerse yourself. You realize how thirsty you are can't resist. Yes you have free will, but are you cannot pass it by when you are dying of thirst/sin.

[FactQuest]

Thanks for your reply.

in a desert without water.

Nice analogy, I'll have to ponder this one for a while.

How would that extend to the person who hears the word of God, but doesn't accept?

Does he not recognize his thirst? Does he not recognize the water? What is different about him from the man who jumps in?

It still seems analogous to both leading the horse to the water AND making him drink...