Q31. What is effectual calling?
Effectual calling is the work of God's Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
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2 Timothy 1:9
2 Thessalonians 2:13–14
“But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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Acts 2:37
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Acts 26:18
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Ezekiel 36:26–27
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John 6:44–45
Philippians 2:13
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