When we think of the salvation of people, we do not tend to think much about the work of the Father through the Holy Spirit. But according to the Bible, the work of God the Father through the Spirit is necessary in order to complete the accomplishment of the Father’s own eternal purpose.
Here’s a bold statement: If God had done nothing more than to give Christ His Son to die for sinners, still not a single sinner would ever have been saved. In order for any sinner to be saved (sinners like you and me), we need to first see our need of a Savior. In order for this need to be realized, the Spirit of God must first open our eyes.
John 6:44: “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them.”
John 16:13: “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth.”
If God had done nothing more than to give Jesus to die for sinners and then sent His servants (witnesses and evangelists) to proclaim salvation through Jesus Christ alone, no sinner would be saved if left entirely alone to do as they please.
It is the work of the Spirit to open the eyes of the blind, quicken (or make alive) the spirit within man, before man can truly embrace Jesus for salvation.
That’s how important the work of the Holy Spirit is for all who come to know Christ.
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