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What is the significance of calling in salvation?

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In salvation, God's calling is significant as it is a divine summons that leads individuals to faith in Christ, making them His chosen people.

God's calling in salvation represents His personal and powerful summons to individuals, as articulated in Romans 8:30, where those He predestined He also called. This call is not a general invitation but rather an effectual call that brings about a response of faith. It emphasizes God's initiative in salvation; He draws His elect to Himself by grace, revealing their need for Him. Furthermore, the calling carries the weight of divine ownership, as highlighted in 1 Peter 2:9, where believers are referred to as a chosen generation. Understanding this calling reassures Christians that their faith is not a mere coincidence but a result of God's sovereign grace working in their hearts.
Scripture References: Romans 8:30, 1 Peter 2:9

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Todd Nibert · Feb 7, 2015