What is effectual calling?

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.

Proofs

• Effectual calling is the work of God’s Spirit (2 Timothy 1:9; 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14)
• whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery (Acts 2:37)
• enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ (Acts 26:18)
• and renewing our wills (Ezekiel 36:26–27)
• he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel. (John 6:44–45; Philippians 2:13)