What Makes Some Say Yes to the Gospel? | April 28 Welcome to today's episode of Strength for Today with Pastor John Blevins from Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this April 28 devotional, we explore 1 Corinthians 2:12-14 to understand why some respond to the gospel in faith while others reject it. God's Word reveals that it is not human wisdom or effort that brings salvation, but the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit through effectual calling. Drawing from the Westminster Larger Catechism Question 67 and the Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 31, Pastor Blevins explains how God's Spirit convinces us of our sin, enlightens our minds with the knowledge of Christ, renews our wills, and persuades and enables us to embrace Jesus Christ freely offered in the gospel. This devotional will help you grow in your understanding of salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Learn how God transforms hearts and why salvation is fully a work of His sovereign mercy. Be encouraged in your walk with Christ and share this life-changing truth with others. Subscribe for daily biblical devotionals that strengthen your faith and apply Reformed theology to real life. Key Topics Covered: • What is effectual calling • How the Holy Spirit changes hearts • Why the natural person cannot accept spiritual truth • The miracle of saving faith • Assurance in the sovereign grace of God Visit www.cometochrist.church to learn more about Christ Church Presbyterian and to connect with Pastor John Blevins. #StrengthForToday #ReformedTheology #GospelGrace #EffectualCalling #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalTeaching #KnoxvilleChurch #Salvation #Gospel