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How do we know God's call is effective?

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God's call is effective as it acts in regenerating hearts and enabling individuals to respond in faith, as illustrated by Saul's transformation.

The efficacy of God's call can be seen in the transformative change it produces in individuals. Saul's encounter with Christ illustrates that the divine call is not merely an invitation but is powerful enough to regenerate the heart and lead one to faith in Christ. As noted in Galatians 1:15-16, Paul emphasizes that he was called by God's grace, indicating that this call was not contingent upon his actions or previous beliefs but solely on God's sovereign will. In the Reformed understanding, this aligns with the theology of irresistible grace, where those whom God calls will respond positively as He grants them the faith to believe.
Scripture References: Acts 9:23-31, Galatians 1:15-16, John 6:44, John 6:37, Isaiah 55:5, Romans 8:30, Hebrews 11:8

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