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What is the role of God's calling in salvation?

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God's calling is sovereign and essential, directing His elect to hear the Gospel and respond in faith.

In Reformed theology, God's calling operates on the principle of His sovereign initiative in salvation. Ephesians 1:4-5 indicates that God chose His people before the foundation of the world, which signifies that His elect are predestined for adoption through Jesus Christ. This idea aligns with Acts 10, where Cornelius receives a divine summons to hear the Gospel. When God calls, it is effectual and transformative, leading the elect to respond positively to the Gospel. This reflects the belief that salvation is not a result of human choice or effort but a work of God's grace, emphasizing that God's elect will inevitably hear and respond to His call.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:4-5, Acts 10:1-6, Romans 8:29-30

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Roland Browning · Jan 30, 2016