Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Calling: Awake, O Sleeper

Nov 13, 2024

06:26

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Discover the profound impact of divine calling in transforming lives. Delve into the differences between general, gospel, and effectual calls from God. Uncover how the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in awakening spiritual ears that are asleep. This discussion reveals the essence of genuine responses to Christ's invitation and the beauty of God's sovereign grace.

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God’s calling is an essential aspect of salvation, highlighting the necessity of the Holy Spirit's work to awaken spiritually dead individuals.

The podcast differentiates between general, gospel, and effectual calls to emphasize how God sovereignly draws us to Christ.

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Understanding God's Call

The concept of God's calling is central to understanding salvation, emphasizing that it stems from His sovereign grace. This calling can be differentiated into three categories: general call, gospel call, and effectual call. The general call, as illustrated in Psalm 19, reflects God's glory in the creation, inviting people to recognize and worship Him. In contrast, the gospel call specifically invites individuals to trust in Jesus as Savior, echoing the invitation found in Revelation 3:20, though this call requires the Holy Spirit's work to be effective.

The Power of Divine Calling and Awakening

6min

Apart from the work of the Holy Spirit, the gospel message meets with ears that are asleep in spiritual death. Today, Sinclair Ferguson illustrates God’s sovereign grace in awakening us to Jesus Christ and His salvation.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/calling-awake-o-sleeper/

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