And to preserve this unity more effectively, it is the duty of all believers, according to God’s Word

And to preserve this unity more effectively, it is the duty of all believers, according to God’s Word

faith in Christ - even the strongest faith, like what Paul had - is not enough to fully eradicate the effects

That's how significant of an effect that original sin has on people; When God told Adam in the garden

(Genesis 3:1)" Simply causing man to question the validity of what God has said was effective then, and

to be reminded in a difficult time that God is in control, rather this fundamental fact is always in effect

Such assurance comes not by inquisitive searching into the hidden and deep things of God, but by noticing

Being put out from the church had the exact intended effect upon him, which the Holy Spirit used to open

And so God decreed  to give to Christ those chosen for salvation,  and to call and draw them effectively

Notice how different this reaction is for them. Notice that salvation isn't based on empty promises to do better or try harder, but fully rests upon