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“ Great Sermon! ” How searching, here in these verses lies the touchstone of all true trust in the Lord Jesus. And if pondered and considered honestly, how few today are actual true Christians. One should bear in mind that with the inward call comes an outward providence which powerfully by Gods Spirit severs the true sons of Abraham from his idols,his love of idolatry, his love of the world,and his inordinate love of family and pleasure. These all appear in Abraham's calling. Its sad today to see this one little word "faith" is so misunderstood. Its never a one time done assent to a call of salvation. It would be better if the greek word trust was used. Abraham trusted, it was a daily trusting when God was removing all the props from his life so that at last he would fall into the arms of his glorious God. This is implied by his not knowing where he was going. When God calls the elect he usually plunges them into many difficulties, trials and troubles which will last for years. One may never understand whats happening but onething is absolutely essential, trusting God, that is, looking to Him, waiting for Him, crying to Him depending on Him. Thank you Dr Beeke. This brought many wonderful memories of my effectual calling from God.
Joel R. Beeke (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the chancellor and professor of homiletics and systematic theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He has served as a pastor since 1978 and currently ministers at the Heritage Reformed Congregation of Grand...
