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What does it mean that God's call is effectual?

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An effectual call means that when God calls someone to salvation, that call will result in their salvation.

The doctrine of the effectual call signifies that God's calling is not just an invitation but a powerful command that produces certainty. In the case of Lazarus, when Jesus called him from the dead, Lazarus could not resist that call. Similarly, when God calls a sinner to Himself, that call is accompanied by the power to respond. This is evident in passages like Romans 8:30, which highlights that those whom He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified. Therefore, the effectual call is a fundamental part of the sovereignty of God in salvation, ensuring that His purposes will not fail.
Scripture References: Romans 8:30

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