Foundations · Topic 4Effectual Calling
What does it mean that the Lord opened Lydia’s heart? Reading Acts 16 alongside Romans 8:30, this lecture explores the Reformed distinction between hearing the gospel and being drawn to Christ.
Read articleWhy did Jesus tell Nicodemus, a teacher of Israel, that he must be born again? John 3 and Ezekiel’s promise of a new heart frame this study of spiritual life, saving faith, and growth in holiness.
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John 3:3 (KJV)
Foundations · Topic 4What does it mean that the Lord opened Lydia’s heart? Reading Acts 16 alongside Romans 8:30, this lecture explores the Reformed distinction between hearing the gospel and being drawn to Christ.
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Foundations · Topic 3What does Paul mean by being chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world? This lecture explores Ephesians 1 and Romans 8–9 and compares Reformed and Arminian readings of foreknowledge and faith.
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