And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." And he was called friend of God. Truth to Learn If you believe God’s word, your works will declare it. Behind the Words Back in verse eight of this chapter, we looked...
1 Corinthians 1:24 – Wisdom and Power
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Truth to Learn Preach the “foolish message” and watch God’s power at work. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from the plural form of klētos, a noun which...
1 Corinthians 1:9 – Called Into Eternal Fellowship
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Truth to Learn Christians are called into fellowship with God, forever. Behind the Words Pistos is the Greek word translated “faithful.” It is based on the verb peithō, meaning “to win over”...
2 Thessalonians 2:14 – Let Your Light Shine!
to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn In heaven we will shine with the brilliant glory of God. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means “to invite someone to come...
Ephesians 4:1 – Serve One, Serve All
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, Truth to Learn We are all called to serve in God’s church. Behind the Words “Prisoner” is from desmios, which is derived from the verb desmeō, meaning “to bind.” Thus,...
Romans 9:24 – Jews and Gentiles
Romans 9:24 - Jews and Gentiles even us whom He called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles? Truth to Learn God chose us, Jews and Gentiles alike, to be His holy children so that He will receive praise and glory. Behind the Words “Called” is from...
Romans 9:7 – Isaac, God’s Choice
Romans 9:7 - Isaac, God's Choice nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, "in Isaac your seed shall be called." Truth to Learn God chose Isaac as the promised seed of Abraham. Behind the Words The word “children” is translated from the Greek word...
Romans 8:30 – Righteous & Glorious
Romans 8:30- Righteous & Glorious Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. Truth to Learn All Christians have been called, justified, and glorified! Behind the Words The word translated “justified” is dikaioō, which means...
Romans 8:28 – Called for Goodness Sake
Romans 8:28 - Called for Goodness Sake 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. Truth to Learn God is producing goodness in Christians because He has decided to do so. Behind the...
Romans 1:7 – The Called Saints
Romans 1:7 To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn All Christians have been called by God, and we are saints. Behind the Words “Beloved” is translated from...