Which of these theological perspectives more closely matches your viewpoint?
Resistible Grace -- The Holy Spirit works on the hearts of men and women who have heard the Gospel message, but as they possess free will, it can only do so much. The grace of the Holy Spirit can be thwarted by sinners who ultimately choose not to believe [1]. Bible verses that can be used to advance this theory: [2]
"You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit!" --Acts 7:51 (NIV)
"This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth." --1 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV)
"The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." --2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
Irresistible Grace -- The Holy Spirit calls those sinners that God has predestined and ultimately guarantees that they will obtain salvation. Any individual can receive a call to salvation and reject it, but only the elect will receive the call from the Holy Spirit [1]. Bible verses that can be used to advance this theory:[3]
"And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified." --Romans 8:30 (NIV)
"Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden." --Romans 9:18 (NIV)
"The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." --2 Corinthians 4:4 (NIV)
Select either Resistible Grace or Irresistible Grace.
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[1] "Calvinism vs. Arminianism - Comparison Chart." http://graceonlinelibrary.org/reformed-theology/arminianism/calvinism-vs-arminianism-comparison-chart
[2] "100 Bible Verses about Resistible Grace." https://www.openbible.info/topics/resistible_grace
[3] "Irrestible Grace -- Is It Biblical?" http://www.gotquestions.org/irresistible-grace.html