Bible Dictionary
Effectual call
An effectual call is God’s effective summons by which a person is brought to faith in Christ and salvation. It is associated with God’s gracious work in the heart rather than merely an outward invitation.
Definition
An effectual call is a call associated with God’s effective work in bringing a person to faith and salvation. The supplied source refers the reader to the entry “Call” and provides no further explanation here.
Biblical Usage
The entry is treated under “Call.”
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
See CALL.