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What is the relationship between effectual calling and faith?

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Effectual calling creates the condition for faith, enabling individuals to believe in Christ through God's sovereign work.

Effectual calling is intrinsically linked to faith, as it is through God's divine initiative that individuals are made capable of responding to the gospel. The scripture teaches that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17), indicating that the effective call of God is not merely an announcement but a life-giving command that creates faith in the heart of the believer. As seen in Acts 17, some individuals responded positively to Paul's preaching because they experienced this effectual call, moving them beyond mere intellectual assent to heartfelt belief. Therefore, effectual calling is foundational in the believer's journey, as it is God who must first illuminate the heart and mind before one can respond in true faith.
Scripture References: Romans 10:17, Acts 17:34, Ephesians 2:8-9

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