Facts about God’s Calling

God calls many

Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few are chosen.

Calling is according to His purpose:

Romans 8:28

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

The called ones are justified:

Romans 8:30

And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.

We are to retain our call:

1 Corinthians 7:17

 Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.

We are to live worthy of it:

Ephesians 4:1

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

The one who called is faithful:

1 Thessalonians 5:24

He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.

We should know our calling:

Ephesians 1:18

the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

We must make sure of it.:

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.

God calls the weak and foolish.:

1 Corinthians 1:26

 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.

God’s calling is irrevocable.:

Romans 11:29

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.