Why is the effectual call important for Christians?

The effectual call represents God's sovereign ability to bring His elect to saving faith through the Holy Spirit's work. In Matthew 22 and related Scriptures, we see that while many hear the message of the gospel, only those whom God impacts will genuinely respond. This is illustrated in the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:1-23), where different responses to the word are depicted. However, it is the seed that falls on good soil, representing those chosen by God, that ultimately bears fruit. The significance of the effectual call reassures believers that their faith is not a result of their efforts or decisions but rather a response to God’s calling, underscoring the grace and mercy extended to those selected before the foundation of the world.