God calls His people through an effectual call, drawing them to Himself by grace, highlighting His sovereignty over salvation.
God's call to His people is both general and effectual. The general call comes through the preaching of the gospel, appealing to all, but it is the effectual call that brings God's elect to saving faith. Jesus states in John 6:37 that all that the Father gives to Him will come. This means that God's grace is irresistible for those He has chosen, as He will ensure that they will hear the truth and come to Him. Left to their own devices, no one would seek God; hence, His sovereign grace becomes the catalyst for genuine faith and repentance, leading to salvation.
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