• 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, …


What Is Your Calling Worth?

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God specifically chooses those He wants to be part of Christ's Body according to his purpose. It is a holy calling according to His purpose and grace.


The Sovereignty of God (Part Seven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

In the example of a child summoned by a parent to clean up his room, the child's dawdling and complaining are not predestined nor are they part of God's will.


The Sovereignty of God (Part Six)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God has consistently moved His creation toward its ultimate purpose, setting the bounds of nations, motivating rulers to pursue a certain course of action.


The Sovereignty of God: Part Six

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The overriding issue of life is to whom we will give ourselves in obedience. Will it be ourselves, society, business, Satan or God?


The Sovereignty of God: Part Seven

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

One aspect of sovereignty that causes some confusion is predestination. God's sovereignty does not remove a person's free moral agency — we must still choose.



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