Many people believe they can initiate their salvation, either through choosing to believe or on their own merits. However, Matthew Barrett explores the doctrine of regeneration to show us what truly happens to us when we are saved. He compares the gospel call with the effectual call and shows us how God's gift of a new heart and new birth - not anything we have done - initiates our salvation.
"The doctrine of effectual calling is at the heart of what it means to confess that Jesus Christ is the sole and sufficient Savior of spiritually dead sinners. Matthew Barrett does a great job of condensing this doctrine into a readable form that all can understand."
- Timothy George, Dean, Beeson Divinity School of Samford University
"The Basics of the Reformed Faith series of booklets provides us with brief, clear, accurate and edifying introductions to key aspects of Christian life and experience. They are biblically sound, well researched, and written by faithful pastor-teachers."
- Ligon Duncan, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi
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