Of course that's just my theological opinion. I could be wrong.
The theological rantings of a reformed seminary student, so basically just a place for me to post assignments from class.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The relationship between regeneration, external call and effectual call.
Regeneration, the external call and the effectual call are tightly bound together, but are not identical. While not identified with one another as equals there is a clear relationship between them all that is woven into the life of the Christian. Each is essential for salvation, therefore each play a distinct role in the salvation of a believer. The external call to hear the Gospel is freely given to all and is mandated by the church to liberally preach the Gospel, for without the preaching none would hear and without hearing none would believe (Romans 10:14). In the midst of the external call, the one who hears will be effectually called to the Lord. While election has taken place eternally, it must be realized within history and the life of the believer. All who are effectually called will come to saving knowledge of the Lord, therefore effectual calling precedes regeneration. Regeneration is the origin of a new spiritual life within the believer which confirms their effectual call and demonstrates their obedience to the external call of the Gospel of grace by faith in Jesus Christ.
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