Lesson 12 - The Doctrine of Efficacious Grace

Question 1

Define Efficacious Grace

Answer 1

God’s special redemptive grace infallibly secures the salvation of those who receive it.

Question 2

What is the theological basis for Efficacious Grace?

Answer 2

1. ) If God is sovereign over the ends, he must also be sovereign over the means.
2. ) God’s purpose is that his chosen people will be saved.
3. ) Therefore, God has the power to ensure that his chosen people will be saved.
4. ) Therefore, God has the power to ensure that his chosen people will both hear the gospel (“external call”) and accept the gospel (“internal call”).

Question 3

What are the difference between external call and the internal call?

Answer 3

External Call: the outward invitation to trust in Jesus (Rom. 10:14)
Internal Call: the inward converting work of the Spirit (Rom. 8:28-30)

Question 4

What are important pastoral implications of the doctrine Efficacious Grace?

Answer 4

1. ) When God determines to save someone, that person will surely be saved.
2. ) We are responsible for the external call, but not the internal call.
3. ) Divine grace precedes the human response to the gospel.
4. ) Assurance of Salvation
5. ) Evangelism and Preaching
6. ) Petitionary Prayer