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Why is the concept of God's 'effective call' important for Christians?

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The effective call signifies God's powerful and sovereign action in bringing sinners to salvation, highlighting His grace.

The effective call is significant because it underscores that salvation is not a result of human will or effort but an act of God's sovereign grace. In John 3:3, Jesus emphasizes the necessity of being 'born again' to see the kingdom of God, which indicates that regeneration is a divine act. This concept assures believers that their salvation is secure, resting not on their merit but on God’s initiative. Paul reinforces this in Romans 10, where he explains that faith comes from hearing, and hearing from the word of Christ, thus pointing to God’s role in both the proclamation and application of the Gospel.
Scripture References: John 3:3, Romans 10:17

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