Divine Power and Human Effort: The Paradox of Christian Labor
Whereunto I also labour, striving according to His working.—The work of Christ in us and for us does not exempt us from work. Nor does...
This is historical examples on divine sovereignty and human responsibility and active discipleship, drawing on Philippians 4:29.
Whereunto I also labour, striving according to His working. —The work of Christ in us and for us does not exempt us from work. Nor does the Holy Spirit's operation supersede human effort; rather, it excites it. Consider the believer's salvation: if any man be saved, the work within is entirely wrought by the Holy Ghost, yet this does not exempt from, but necessitates, energetic labour.…
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