Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 10 Article 1

The sermon centers on the doctrine of effectual calling, emphasizing that God alone, through His Word and Spirit, irresistibly draws the elect from spiritual death to life, transforming their minds, hearts, and wills so they freely embrace Christ. Rooted in Scripture, particularly Hebrews 3, it contrasts the unbelief and rebellion of Israel in the wilderness—despite witnessing God's mighty works—with the believer's call to hold fast to Christ, the superior Son over God's house. The passage warns against hardening hearts through sin's deceitfulness and calls the church to daily exhortation, mutual encouragement, and steadfast faith, grounded in the reality of sharing in Christ's salvation. Ultimately, the remedy for spiritual drift is not self-effort but constant, intentional focus on Jesus, whose glory renders all else insignificant, securing perseverance to the end.