Chamada
A chamada de Deus é irrevogável. Ele nos chamou das trevas para a sua maravilhosa luz — para sermos santos, discípulos e instrumentos de sua graça no mundo.
Chamados por Deus
Fostes chamados para a liberdade. A chamada de Deus é dom irrevogável que nos convida à santidade e ao serviço.
15 but as he who has called you is holy, be you also holy;16 «for it is written,» 'Be you holy, because I am holy.'
21 Besides, to this you were called; for even Christ suffered for us, leaving us a pattern, that you should follow his footsteps;
9 not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing; but, on the contrary, bless: knowing that to this you were called, that you might inherit the blessing.
9 who has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, -not on account of our works; but on account of his own purpose and favor, which was given us through Christ Jesus, before the times of the ages,
24 Faithful is he who has called you; who also will do it.
4 There is one body, and one Spirit; as also you have been called with one hope of your calling;
14 I press on toward the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God, by Christ Jesus.
A resposta à chamada
Deus é fiel, pelo qual fostes chamados. Ele nos escolheu, nos capacitou e nos enviou com propósito eterno.
9 God is faithful, by whom you have been called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
28 the ignoble of the world, and the despised, God has chosen; nay, those that are nothing, to reduce to nothing those that are;29 that not flesh might boast in his presence.
28 Besides, we know, that all things work together for good, to them who love God; to them, who are called according to his purpose.
14 to which he called you, by our gospel, that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
38 And Peter said to them, Reform, and be each of you immersed in the name of Jesus Christ, in order to the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
16 It is not you who have chosen me; but it is I who have chosen you, and ordained you to go and bear fruit: fruit which will prove permanent, that the Father may give you whatsoever you shall ask him in my name.