John 8:43 (Jesus speaking in below passages)
"Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot hear My word."
John 8:47
"He who is of God hears the words of God; for this reason you do not hear them, because you are not of God."
It is said by some that if you hear the voice of GOD in your heart and turn in faith to Christ, that you have been predestined and selected by the Father before the beginnings of the world. Others would say that He doesn't necessarily select you, but in that He fore-ordains what is to come, He allows certain people to come to know Him. And still others may think it is a combination of the two or neither.
This can be a very confusing area for many, including myself oftentimes. I believe that most Christians would hold that it is only by the Grace of God and not by works that they have been saved - yet somehow, there is still something spiritual left to reconcile in our hearts and minds regarding Jesus' words. How is it that some people are not of God? Please share any wisdom, thoughts, or more questions you may have on this interesting subject.
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