In the biblical narrative, God's call on individuals is a sovereign and gracious act, as seen in 2 Timothy 1:9, where Paul writes about being called according to God's purpose. This call is not based on human merit, but rather on God's election, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 22:14, where many are invited but few are chosen. According to Romans 8:28-30, those who are called are also justified and glorified, demonstrating God's ultimate purpose for their lives. As John 6:44 emphasizes, no one can come to Jesus unless the Father draws them, highlighting the divine initiative in this call, which works together for good, as Romans 8:28 affirms.
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He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.
“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.
Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches. Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man still uncircumcised when called? He should not be circumcised. Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what counts. Each one should remain in the situation he was in when he was called. Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity. For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. Brothers, each one should remain in the situation he was in when God called him.
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.