A genuine call from God is often evidenced by a deep conviction of sin and a heartfelt desire for salvation, often marked by seeking Him earnestly.
The calling of God is an essential aspect of the believer's experience and is articulated in Romans 8, where it describes the order of salvation: foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification. This means that those who are called experience a transformative inner work of the Holy Spirit, leading them to recognize their need for salvation and ultimately to Christ. In 1 Samuel, Samuel's call exemplifies this as the Lord directly speaks to him, culminating in his response, 'Speak, for thy servant heareth.' This divine interaction illustrates that the call to faith is both a personal encounter and a systematic work of God through His Word.
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