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How do we know God's call for salvation is effectual?

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God's call for salvation is effectual as demonstrated in Scripture, where only those who are called enter the ark.

The effectual call of God is a fundamental doctrine in sovereign grace theology, reflecting God's deliberate choice in saving sinners. In the case of Noah, only those whom God called into the ark could enter and be saved from the flood. This is emphasized in Genesis 7:1, where the Lord invites Noah, saying, 'Come thou and all thy house into the ark.' The power of this call is such that it overcomes human reluctance, illustrating that only those who are genuinely called by God can respond to the gospel with true faith. This implies that God's sovereign grace is essential in accomplishing the salvation of His chosen people, ensuring that none whom He intends to save will be left outside.
Scripture References: Genesis 7:1

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