God calls His elect through the preaching of the gospel, which is the means by which He brings His chosen ones to faith.
The call to salvation is a divine initiative where God sovereignly brings His elect to Himself through the proclamation of the gospel. Romans 10:14 states, 'How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?' This indicates that God uses human instruments to declare his truth to His people, resulting in their belief. In Acts 14:9, we see Paul perceiving that a man had faith to be healed while he preached, highlighting how the Holy Spirit works through the gospel to give life and faith to the spiritually dead. The call is not merely an invitation; it is a powerful, effective summons from God to His chosen ones.
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