Divine Power and Salvation

Andi and I enjoy reading through "Morning & Evening", the classic devotional by Charles Spurgeon. Like all devotionals there are better readings than others, but this quote from the evening devotional made quite an impact.

What will we say of those who think that conversion is accomplished by the free will of man and is due to his own kindly disposition? When we begin to see the dead rise from the grave by their own power, then may we expect to see ungodly sinners turning to Christ by their own endeavors.

Any commentary I might add would only ruin such a powerful word, but suffice it to say that the dead do not make the choice to live. So it is with us being "dead in sin." Ephesians 2:1.