Sunday, August 5, 2012

What is the nature of Our Calling?


Not according to man’s wisdom:

1 Corinthians 1:26

Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.

The heavenly calling of God:

Philippians 3:14

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

The holy calling:

2 Timothy 1:9

who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

In peace:

1 Corinthians 7:15

But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace.

Some refuse their calling:

Matthew 22:3-6

3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come.

4 “Then he sent some more servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner: My oxen and fattened cattle have been butchered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’

5 “But they paid no attention and went off—one to his field, another to his business.

6 The rest seized his servants, mistreated them and killed them.

Many are called; but few are chosen:

Matthew 22:14

“For many are invited, but few are chosen.”

We must make our calling sure:

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall,

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