“The Gospel Call and Effective Calling”

Explanation and Scriptural Basis: When the Apostle Paul talks about the way that God brings salvation into our lives, he says, “Those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified” (Rom. 8:30).

1. Effective Calling: Effective calling is an act of God the Father, speaking through the human proclamation of the gospel, in which he summons people to himself in such a way, by the working of the Holy Spirit, that they respond in saving faith.

1. The Elements of the Gospel Call
2. Explanation of the Facts Concerning Salvation
3. Invitation to Respond to Christ Personally in Repentance and Faith
4. A Promise of Forgiveness and Eternal Life
5. The Importance of the Gospel Call

 “Regeneration”

Explanation and Scriptural Basis: Regeneration is a secret act of God in which he imparts new spiritual life to us. This is sometimes called “being born again” (using language from John 3:3–8).

1. Regeneration Is Totally A Work of God
2. The Exact Nature of Regeneration Is Mysterious to Us
3. Regeneration Comes Before Saving Faith
4. Genuine Regeneration Must Bring Results in Life