Term
external calling
The general gospel invitation offered to all people through human proclamation, which may or may not be met with saving faith.
Filed underSoteriology
Definition
The general gospel invitation offered to all people that comes through human proclamation of the gospel. Not all who receive the external call respond in saving faith.
Connections
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- Contrasted with
- Synonym of
- Gospel CallTerm
Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 33AOriginal citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 33A.
Last revised August 14, 2026