Westminster Confession: Q30 & 31

Pastor John continues our study on the Westminster Shorter Catechism. 30. How doth the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ? The Spirit applieth to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us,65 and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling.66 ^ 65. Eph. 1:13-14; John 6:37, 39; Eph. 2:8 ^ 66. Eph. 3:17, I Cor. 1:9 31. What is effectual calling? Effectual calling is the work of God's Spirit,67 whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery,68 enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ,69 and renewing our wills,70 he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel.71 ^ 67. II Tim. 1:9; II Thess. 2:13-14 ^ 68. Acts 2:37 ^ 69. Acts 26:18 ^ 70. Ezek. 36:26-27 ^ 71. John 6:44-45; Phil. 2:13