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What does it mean that the Lord opened Lydia’s heart? Reading Acts 16 alongside Romans 8:30, this lecture explores the Reformed distinction between hearing the gospel and being drawn to Christ.

Nov 3, 202618 min read

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Purple woven cloth spills from a basket onto a stone beside a quiet river.

Romans 8:30 (KJV)

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Foundations · Topic 4

Nov 3, 2026 18 min read

Effectual Calling

What does it mean that the Lord opened Lydia’s heart? Reading Acts 16 alongside Romans 8:30, this lecture explores the Reformed distinction between hearing the gospel and being drawn to Christ.

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A young oak rises from a split acorn, with drops of dew on its first leaves.

Foundations · Topic 5

Nov 3, 2026 19 min read

Regeneration — The New Birth

Why did Jesus tell Nicodemus, a teacher of Israel, that he must be born again? John 3 and Ezekiel’s promise of a new heart frame this study of spiritual life, saving faith, and growth in holiness.

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Regeneration — The New Birth

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