The call to salvation is an act of God. We are called internally by The Holy Spirit to respond to the external calling of the preacher or the written word. But we must respond positively and in faith and not  just by mere words. A conviction of Sin and repentance, and the need to be right with God. Faith in the work that Jesus has completed for us and within us on the cross. To be born again. God desires for all people to come to Him, and so waits patiently for their response to The Call To Salvation.

Being born again (regeneration) and calling are acts of God and are felt in the heart. The external calling of the preacher/Christian is the calling of the person to accept Jesus Christ as Saviour by faith. Matthew 28:19

The internal calling of the Holy Spirit is the calling of the person by God. It is by His Grace that we are given the power to respond. Philippians 1:6

Both the external calling and the internal calling work together.

As Christians we must be prepared to tell people The Good News (Gospel) as the only way to be right with God.  We need to be aware of our responsibilities and be a witness for Christ. We need compassion for the lost and be Christ like is our work. He never turned anyone away, and neither should we.

 If we don’t tell people, who will? Remember the external calling and the internal calling work together.

 

Further reading.

John 6:37
Acts 2:21
1 Timothy 2:4
2 Peter 3:9

 

 

David Whittall

On The Road For Jesus.

 

 

 

THE CALL TO SALVATION

 

On The Road For Jesus