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9 Αυγ 2003 · Paul ends a letter to the Ephesians with an extended metaphor that sounds violently unattractive in our day: “Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Apparently Paul did not expect following Jesus to be easy.
- The Surprising Call of Matthew
As a tax collector, Matthew was working for the enemy of...
- The Surprising Call of Matthew
In the Bible, the word “call” is used most often to refer to God's initiative to bring people to Christ and to participate in his redemptive work in the world. This sense of calling is especially prominent in the letters of Paul, whether or not the word “call” is actually used. Romans 1:6.
God calls people to become united with Him in every aspect of life. But this can only happen if we respond to Christ’s call to follow Him. Here are five types of calling in the...
30 Οκτ 2010 · In the Bible, God does indeed call people—some people, at least—to particular work, and gives all people various kinds of guidance for their work. We will explore biblical accounts of these “calls” in depth.
In the Bible, God calls people to all kinds of work, including agriculture, skilled labor, political and military leadership, motherhood, social protest, and religious work. God’s call may be powerful, direct and unmistakable, as with Moses at the burning bush.
It is the internal call by which God calls His elect to Himself through the power of the Holy Spirit, changing the disposition of their hearts through regeneration. The inward call that is accomplished by the Holy Ghost is effectual in that it brings about God’s desired and decreed consequence.
12 Ιαν 2024 · A theological reflection on vocation and what is means to be called by God for one's mission in life. What are the implications? The call of Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20) is a beautiful text for a theological reflection on what vocation might mean in the world of today.
