In Acts chapter 16 we find the story of Lydia, a woman of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods.
Lydia hears Paul preach in Philippi, and the Bible says the Lord opened her heart, and she attended to the things spoken by him. Then she and her household were baptized.
So, God opened her heart so that she paid attention to what Paul was preaching. Then she and her household were baptized. There is no mention in that verse of Lydia coming to Christ by making a free will decision. God came to her.
A confessional (orthodox) Lutheran Christian's personal reflections on his faith growing up in the Baptist and evangelical branch of Christianity, in comparison to his faith and beliefs now as a Lutheran. The purpose of this blog is to share Lutheranism in Baptist and evangelical language. (I also occasionally comment on current political and social issues.) If you are interested in becoming a follower of Jesus Christ, this blog will tell you how: Believe, repent, be baptized.
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