Zechariah 8 + "Free Will"

Summary

The sermon explores the interpretation of Zechariah 8 and the doctrine of free will in salvation, emphasizing that sin so severely impacts human ability that no one can come to Jesus without God's drawing. It contrasts Arminian and Calvinist views, affirming the primitive Baptist belief that regeneration precedes faith. The speaker also discusses God's sovereignty, clarifying that God is not the author of sin, which originated in the devil, but that God directs all events for the ultimate good of His people. Biblical passages illustrate that while humans are responsible for sin, God's purposes and counsel stand firm and are fulfilled.