Theological Term of the Week: Effectual Call
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 3:00AM
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effectual call

A work of the Holy Spirit in which sinners are convicted of their sin and drawn to Christ in such a way that they are persuaded to embrace him in saving faith; “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 persuades and enables us to embrace Jesus Christ freely offered to us in the gospel.”1 Also called internal call or effective call.

Learn more:

  1. Got Questions: What is the effectual call?
  2. Ligonier Ministries: Effectual Calling
  3. Matthew Barrett: Effectual Calling
  4. Thomas Watson: Effectual Calling
  5. Steven Lawson: Effectual Calling (video)

Related terms:

1Westminster Shorter Catechism

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