Theologians have called this call an effective call and an irresistible call.

It is the call to salvation.

It is the divine summons.

It is the divine subpoena, not for judgment and not for punishment, but so that you can

be declared righteous. Welcome to Grace to you with the Bible teaching of John MacArthur. I'm your host, Phil Johnson.

If you have a spouse or children or dear friends who are unbelievers, it's natural to want to see them repent and follow Christ. Maybe you ask

yourself, how can I present the gospel differently next time? Is there a way to ensure that the person

I talk to will believe? Well, today John MacArthur will show you why some people accept Christ

and others reject him. And here's the key. It is not

about your technique. It's all about God. Stay here as John continues his look at the doctrines

of grace. That's the title of his current study. And now here is John with the lesson.

I want you to open your Bible to Romans 8, Romans chapter 8, and let's begin in Romans

8 with some very familiar revelation from God.

Verse 28, which is familiar to all of us, is a good starting point.

Romans 8 28.

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to

those who are called according to his purpose.

For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to become conformed to the image of his son that

he might be the first born among many brethren.

And whom he predestined, these he also called, and whom he called, these he also justified, and whom he justified, these he also justified and whom he justified these he also glorified.

In our doctrinal study we have talked about foreknowledge, we've talked about predestination

or the doctrine of election.

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