198. Do people believe in Jesus because they decide to follow Him of their own free will?
No. All who come to faith do so because the Holy Spirit works faith in them. If some do not have faith, it is because they have rejected the Spirit.
John 15:16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you.
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 by the Holy Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives His Holy Spirit to you.
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