Section 10 Effectual Calling

overview

1 is how it functions, is accomplished

2-4 specfic issues

10.1

Begins with God and last word is grace

What are the 2 outward means of calling?

according to the reformed Christian thought it is the word and the Spirit (1.5 says this)

Mind, heart, will

Mind

Romans 8:7 ESV

7 For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot.

the lost dead man, the sinner doesn’t want God, his mind is opposed. Only grace could do this.

heart

Ezekiel 36:26-27

Ezekiel 36:26–27 ESV

26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules.

10.2

Written to counter Catholic and Arminian views of salvation

power or forseen - Catholic and arminans agree in this point That man should do whatever is possible to make God take steps to save you.

Or the false statement

God helps those who help themselves