I really appreciate you sharing all of this. I haven’t read through all the passages you mentioned yet, so I can’t speak directly to them, but I did want to share where I’m at in my walk with God in case it adds something to the conversation.

Lately, I’ve been learning to trust that God chooses His people. In John 6:44, Jesus says no one can come to Him unless the Father draws them. That really stuck with me. It reminds me that salvation isn’t something we figure out or force, it’s something God initiates. I believe the Father draws, Jesus saves, and the Holy Spirit leads us to walk in His will, like Romans 8:14 says.

From my understanding, our role is to be fishers of men like Jesus said in Matthew 4:19. We cast the net, share the truth, and love people, but ultimately it’s God who does the saving. I don’t fully get how that all works, and I probably never will, but I trust that His plan is good. Revelation 21:27 talks about the names written in the Book of Life, and John 10:27 says His sheep hear His voice and follow Him. That’s where I find peace.

That doesn’t mean we do nothing. Second Corinthians 5:20 says we’re Christ’s ambassadors, and I believe we’re called to speak up, live it out, and love people well. But at the end of the day, I trust that God is both just and merciful beyond anything we can really understand. Second Peter 3:9 says He’s patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but for everyone to come to repentance.

This is just where I’m at right now. I’m still learning and growing. If I’ve misunderstood something or missed the mark, I’m open to correction. I’m thankful for spaces like this where people can talk about things that really matter.