Q. 31. What is effectual calling?
A. 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 doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel.
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Shorter Catechism Q31
Posted in Bible study, shorter catechism, theology, tagged effectual calling, Holy Spirit, shorter catechism, union with Christ on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Shorter Catechism Qs 29-30
Posted in Bible study, shorter catechism, theology, tagged application of redemption, Holy Spirit, redemption applied, shorter catechism on March 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Q. 29. How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?
A. We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us by his Holy Spirit.
Q. 30. How doth the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
A. The Spirit applieth to us the redemption [...]




