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What is effectual calling?
Effectual calling is the work of God's Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, He does persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the Gospel.
Scripture Proofs
2 Timothy 1:9
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling.
John 16:8
And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin.
Acts 26:18
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light.
Ezekiel 36:26
A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you.