“Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:” (Romans 1:6) The Gospel was to be preached to all nations, Jew and Gentile. Paul said that he had been called to do this. That is, he had been given the Responsibility and the Authority – by God – … [Read more...]
Greater Works
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” (John 14:12) Jesus is giving the Apostles His last instructions before His … [Read more...]
What is the Call? Part 4 – The Proof; The Authority of the Call
The Authority of the Call (Romans 1:6) “Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:” The question that remains for you the reader is, Have You Been Called By God? You say, How do I know if I have been called of God? The answer is simple, (1 … [Read more...]
What is the Call? Part 3 – The Platform
The Assurance of the Call (Romans 8:29-31) “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. (30) Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also … [Read more...]
What is the Call? Part 2 – The Power
The Applicator of the Call (Acts 2:39) “For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.” In the previous devotion in this series, it was presented to the reader that … [Read more...]
What is the Call? Part 1 – The Person; The Agent of the Call
The Agent of the Call “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:” (2 Peter 1:10) The key word to be lifted out of the text is “calling.” The “calling” is a … [Read more...]
