186. How was I brought under the gracious lordship of Jesus?
The Holy Spirit brought me to Jesus by bringing the promise of the Gospel to me and by giving me faith in Christ through that Gospel.
John 6:65 And He said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless it is granted him by the Father."
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
1 Corinthians 12:3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit.
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