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Romans 1:6<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Truth to Learn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Every Christian is one of God\u2019s special called ones.<\/p>\n Behind the Words<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The word translated \u201cnations<\/span>\u201d in the previous verse is ethnos<\/span><\/em>, (from which we get the English word ethnic) meaning \u201ca race of people,\u201d and in the New Testament it implies a \u201cnon-Jewish people.\u201d Hence, it is sometimes translated as \u201cgentiles.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAmong\u201d is translated from the Greek word en<\/span><\/em>, which denotes \u201ca fixed position in place, time, or state.\u201d It implies a condition at rest, not changing or moving.<\/p>\n The words \u201cThe called\u201d are translated from the Greek word kl\u0113tos<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cthose who have been called.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Meaning Explained<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The \u201camong whom<\/span>\u201d in this verse refers to \u201call nations<\/span>\u201d from the previous verse. Paul is making a subtle, but very profound, statement about the Roman Christians in this verse. They were Roman citizens, which means that they were among the most powerful and dominant people of their time. The Roman people of that day knew this to be true and were likely to be arrogant about it, just as Americans have been for the past 70 to 80 years.<\/span><\/p>\n Spiritually, however, Paul tells them they were simply \u201camong\u201d the other nations. He is telling these people that politically they may have been the elite, but in terms of spirituality, they were not of the chosen tribe of Israel; therefore, they were no better off spiritually than any of the other gentiles. But he immediately makes a different distinction about them spiritually. He refers to them as \u201cthe called<\/span>.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n When we think of calling someone today we simply think of calling out their name without any implication as to their response or lack thereof. This Greek word, however, has a different meaning. It carries with it the notion of a command with the implication that there has been a positive response. Paul explains this calling later in this letter. In Romans 8:28-30<\/span><\/strong> he says:<\/span><\/p>\n And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to<\/span> His<\/span><\/em> purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined<\/span> to be<\/span><\/em> conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.<\/span><\/p>\n It is very clear from this passage that those who have been called by God (the called of Jesus Christ<\/span>) have already been justified (saved) as well. Hence, we see that Paul is telling these particular Roman citizens that although they are no better spiritually than any other nation due to their heritage, they are very special to God because they are among his \u201cchosen\u201d ones. <\/span><\/p>\n Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Anyone who has accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is one of God\u2019s chosen ones. Rather than making us lazy in our Christian walk, though, it should both humble us and motivate us to commit ourselves to Him and the work He has for us to do.<\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2009 Will Krause. 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