• John 6:44-47
    No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, 'And they shall all be taught by God.'Therefore everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me. Not that anyone has seen the Father, except He who is from God; He has seen the Father. Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.
     
  • 1 Corinthians 1:26-29
    For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 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.
     
  • 1 Peter 2:9
    But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
     
  • Ephesians 1:4
    just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,
     
  • Romans 8:29-31
    For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be 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. What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
     
  • Ephesians 4:1
    I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
     
  • Ephesians 4:4
    There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for God's Calling


Resources

God's Calling and Election

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's calling is a profound and personal act initiated by the Father. No one can come to Christ unless the Father draws them, taking the initiative to seek and offer truth and grace. It is impossible to become a Christian through one's own actions; the Father must call and draw the individual to the Son, setting everything in …


The Miracle of God's Calling

Sermon by Kim Myers

The miracle of our calling is a profound wonder, setting us apart from the world in ways that seem odd to many. We attend church on Saturday, a day most consider unusual, and adhere to dietary restrictions, eating only what God deems clean, avoiding foods like pork and shellfish. We observe holy days and the Feast of …


Our Awesome Calling

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Christianity presents a noble invitation: God calls each person to a relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ, and thus to Him through Christ. Jesus declares that no one can come to Him unless the Father who sent Him draws that person, and He will raise them up at the last day. The Father Himself initiates this relationship, …


The Sovereignty of God (Part Seven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God's calling is a profound act of His sovereignty, where He summons some to eternal life while passing over others. As seen in Acts 13:48, only those appointed to eternal life believed, indicating that God enables belief through His predestination. This calling is not based on any inherent quality or merit within us, but solely …


The Sovereignty of God (Part Six)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God's calling is a profound demonstration of His sovereignty over mankind. From the beginning, He establishes Himself as the Creator, the source of life and purpose, flowing from Him alone. His purpose is to create man in His image, and through His calling, He draws individuals to submit to the standards He has already …


The Sovereignty of God: Part Six

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

God's calling is a sovereign act of the Father, entirely beyond our control, as Jesus states in John 6:44, "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day." This drawing is not influenced by personal accomplishments, personality, or character, but is strictly His choice. …


The Sovereignty of God: Part Seven

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

God's calling is a specific and purposeful act, separating those He summons from others, much like a parent calling a particular child from a group. By His Spirit, He supernaturally disposes our minds through His summons and begins to separate us from those He is not calling, while revealing Himself and His way. Our calling is …


Human Will and God's Sovereignty (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God's calling is a divine act, distinct from human will, and essential for true salvation. He personally calls individuals, drawing them to the Son, as revealed in John 17:20, where both the Father and the Son, united in mind, select those They desire. This calling is not born of the will of the flesh but of God, as stated in …



For more resources, please see the library topic for God's Calling