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The Nature Of Our Calling.
Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2018 (message contributor)
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1. The High Calling Of God In Christ Jesus
Contributed on Dec 25, 2016
There are two sides to the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
I. THE HIGH CALLING OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS. Philippians 3:14. When we are converted, we have a change of mind, a change of heart. Yet this is not only a once-for-all experience, but also an on-going process which will not be completed this side of eternity. We have been changed, we are being ...read more
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2. Called To Be Holy
Contributed on Dec 25, 2016
We were called to the end that we might be holy.
II. CALLED TO BE HOLY. A. CALLED TO BELONG TO JESUS. Romans 1:6. Paul numbers the saints in Rome with those of all nations who are “obedient to the faith” (Romans 1:5). Amongst all these, Christian believer, you are “the called” of Jesus Christ. This calling is efficacious, and connects us ...read more
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3. Called To Freedom
Contributed on Dec 25, 2016
If the Son shall make us free, we shall be free indeed.
III. CALLED TO FREEDOM. A. SET FREE - TO SERVE GOD! Exodus 10:24-26. It is somewhat ironic that Pharaoh would eventually release the children of Israel from bondage in Egypt that they might go and “serve the LORD” (Exodus 10:24). Pharaoh was not willing for them to take their flocks with them, ...read more
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4. Called To Peace And Unity
Contributed on Dec 25, 2016
When we enter into fellowship with Jesus, we enter in as part of His church.
IV. PEACE AND UNITY. A. CALLED INTO FELLOWSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 1:9. We may think that we enter into fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ as so many individuals: but ultimately, we enter in as part of His body, the church. This fellowship begins at conversion, continues in ...read more
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5. Called To Suffering And Glory
Contributed on Dec 25, 2016
We are called to suffering: but we are also called to glory.
V. SUFFERING AND GLORY. A. CALLED TO SUFFERING. 1 Peter 2:19-21. The Apostle Peter uses his address to domestic servants (1 Peter 2:18) to illustrate the calling of all Christians to share in the sufferings of Christ. “For this is grace,” he quite literally says (1 Peter 2:19): this is ...read more