Effectual and Gospel Call

Summary

The sermon contrasts the effectual call, which is God's direct and personal call resulting in regeneration, with the gospel call, which involves God using preachers to proclaim the gospel to individuals, households, or groups. It highlights biblical examples such as Lydia, the Ethiopian eunuch, Cornelius, and the day of Pentecost to illustrate how God calls people through different means and settings. The preacher emphasizes the importance of receiving the gospel message personally and the distinct roles of regeneration and conversion in the Christian life.