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How does God call His people according to the Bible?

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God calls His people through the gospel, granting them faith and ensuring that His chosen ones respond to Him.

In Scripture, God's calling is described as both personal and effectual. Isaiah 43:1 states, 'I have called thee by thy name,' which emphasizes God's individual attention to His people. This call is not a general invitation but a powerful summons to salvation that is effective in bringing about the intended response. In 1 Corinthians 1:21, Paul notes that it pleased God through the foolishness of preaching to save those who believe. The gospel serves as the means through which God calls His elect to Himself, creating faith in their hearts. This calling is irresistible, as articulated in John 10:27-28, where Jesus affirms, 'My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.' Therefore, God's call is an act of His sovereign grace, whereby He draws His people into a saving relationship with Himself.
Scripture References: Isaiah 43:1, 1 Corinthians 1:21, John 10:27-28

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Fear Not
Tom Harding · Jun 28, 2015
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