Divine Lexicon

Term

internal calling

Also known as Effective calling

The inward work of the Holy Spirit that enables a person to respond to the gospel in saving faith; also called effective calling.

Filed underSoteriologyPneumatology

Definition

Another term for 'effective calling.' The inward work of the Holy Spirit that enables a person to respond to the gospel in saving faith.

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Sources

  1. 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