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.
but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,
He who calls you isfaithful, who also will do it.
Thereis one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
A resposta à chamada
Deus é fiel, pelo qual fostes chamados. Ele nos escolheu, nos capacitou e nos enviou com propósito eterno.
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence.
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.
The Righteousness of God’s Judgment
"I was sought by thosewho did not ask forMe;
I was found by thosewho did not seek Me.
I said, ‘Here I am, here I am,’
To a nation thatwas not called by My name.