How does God call sinners to Himself?

The call of God to sinners is vividly portrayed in the account of Lazarus. When Jesus arrives at the tomb, He simply speaks the command, 'Lazarus, come forth,' demonstrating that His voice has the authority to give life to the dead. Similarly, through the preaching of the Gospel, God draws His people to Himself. As noted in John 5:25, the dead hear the voice of the Son of God and live. This illustration aligns with the Reformed understanding of irresistible grace, where God effectively calls those whom He has chosen. The response of the sinner is not a matter of free will but a transformation that occurs when they hear and respond to God's voice, reflecting the power of Christ's redeeming work.