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How does God call people to Himself?

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God calls people to Himself through the preaching of the gospel and the working of the Holy Spirit (Romans 10:14-17).

God’s calling is both a general and an effectual call. The general call comes through the proclamation of the gospel, as encapsulated in Romans 10:14-17, which emphasizes the necessity of hearing the word preached. According to Mahan's sermon, Christ is the central figure in this calling; it is through Him that spiritual awakening and regeneration occur. The effectual call is the work of the Holy Spirit, who opens the hearts of those who hear the gospel, enabling them to respond in faith. This is illustrated in the case of Lydia, where God opened her heart to respond positively to Paul's message of Christ. Therefore, God calls people to Himself through both the means of the gospel and the internal work of the Holy Spirit, resulting in the awakening of faith and repentance.
Scripture References: Romans 10:14-17, Acts 16:14

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