Pilgrim

Just so you know I didn't respond mainly because you have actually asked this question before, either as the main topic of a thread, or as part of another thread.


Pilgrim said:
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If anyone has been given eyes to see, ears to hear and a mind that comprehends the ineffable holiness of God and the indescribable depth of their own sinful heart, then it is because God has determined to shed His grace on them in order that they will embrace the Lord Christ and be justified, sanctified and glorified as adopted sons of Him Who called them out of darkness into the light.


That brought to mind the following Scripture verses.



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Matthew 16:15-17 English Standard Version (ESV)

15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.


Tom