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Thematic Bible: Call


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1 Peter 5:10
And the God who bestows every unearned favor [upon His people], who invited you to partake of His eternal splendor through Christ Jesus, will restore, confirm, strengthen and stabilize you people [in the faith], after you have gone through a brief time of suffering. Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfAfflictions, TemporaryFaith, Testing OfEstablishingBenedictionsGod's attitude towards peopleGod, Titles And Names OfGrace, And Christian LifeInstabilityOptimismPeter, Preacher And TeacherSuffering, Encouragements InPerfectionGloryGod's Call, ResultsGod's Glory RevealedRiches Of GraceSuffering For Christ's SakeA Short TimeEternal BlessingGod Strengthening PeopleA Little BitChrist's Disciples Will SufferGod Establishes UsShort Time Till The EndThe Grace Of GodGraceGlory of ChristSufferingTemporary Affliction Of SaintsStrengthened Through ChristGod's GraceSupportStrugglesFinishing Strongempowermentsteadfast

Revelation 17:14
These kings and the beast will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for He is the Lord of lords and the King of kings. And those who are called and chosen [by God], and who are faithful [to Him will share the victory] with the Lamb." Verse ConceptsArmageddonFollowing Jesus ChristFaithfulness, To GoddefeatKingship, DivineJesus As King Of KingsSatan, Defeat OfVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesJesus Christ, KingJesus Christ, LordLamb Of GodCharacter Of SaintsNames And Titles For ChristGod's Call, ResultsCoronationsPromised VictoryMaking KingsChosen DisciplesChrist Is LordChrist OvercomingOvercomingExamples Of Following God

2 Peter 1:10
So, brothers, be diligent to make sure of your calling and election [i.e., of your status as being selected by God], for when you do, you will never stumble [and fall away from God]. Verse ConceptsConfirmationeagernessDiligence, Rewards OfDiligence, Objects OfdiligenceDiligence, Results OfGod's Call, ResultsApplying The BibleNot StumblingChosen DisciplesConsider Your Call To SalvationGod's CallCallingSiblingsHard Work And PerseveranceeffortvocationpracticeexperiencepeterChristians Being Called Brothers

Romans 8:30
And [that class of] persons whom God [so] predetermined, He also called [through the Gospel. See II Thess. 2:14]. And those He called, He also made right with Himself. And those He made right with Himself, He also [determined to be] honored [i.e., in the future life]. Verse ConceptsBeing ChosenBlessings, SpiritualJustification, Results OfOnce Saved Always SavedJustification Under The GospelGod's Call, ResultsCalledGlorificationRejoicing In ChristJustification

1 Corinthians 1:2
[it is being sent] to the church of God at Corinth. [You people are] set apart in [the fellowship of] Christ Jesus and called [by God] to be saints [i.e., His holy people], along with all [others] everywhere who call on our Lord Jesus Christ [i.e., in prayer]. He is their Lord and ours [as well]. Verse ConceptsHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InParticipation, In ChristSaintsSanctification, Nature And BasisChurch, Titles OfChurch, Examples OfSanctified OnesAsking In Jesus NameCalling In Christ's NameAll Believers Are SaintsChrist Is LordLetters To Local ChurchesThe churchGod's CallChurch Of GodWorking TogetherPutting God FirstWorshiping TogetherGoing To ChurchSanctificationvocationSanctification As An Accomplished Fact

1 Corinthians 1:9
God is faithful [i.e., He will continue working among you] and it is through Him that you were called into the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Verse ConceptsFellowship Of Holy SpiritFellowship With ChristAttending ChurchConfidence, God's CallingLordship, Of Jesus ChristLoyaltyParticipation, In ChristCommunion With GodCalling, The Goals OfFellowshipConsider Your Call To SalvationReliabilityThe promises of GodFaithfulnessBeing Devoted to GodPromises concerningGod's FaithfulnessFaithfulness As A Fruit Of The Spiritatheismpartnership

1 Corinthians 1:24
But to those who are called [by God to be saved], both Jews and Gentiles, [the message of] Christ is the power of God [See 1:16] and the wisdom of God. [See 1:30]. Verse ConceptsGod, Wisdom OfOutsidersThe Call Of GodChrist, Names ForChrist's WisdomThe Gospel To Jew And GentileSpecial RevelationThe power of ChristWisdom

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
For you know that we treated each one of you like a father treats his own children, exhorting you, and comforting you, and urging you to live up to the standards of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and splendor.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we ought to thank God for you always, brothers [who are] dearly loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning [Note: Some manuscripts use the Greek word for "firstfruits" instead of "beginning" here, but it is difficult to know in what sense the Thessalonian Christians were "first"], in order to be saved through being set apart by the Holy Spirit and through belief of the truth [of the Gospel]. He called you [to this salvation] through our Gospel message, in order that you could obtain the splendor of our Lord Jesus Christ [in heaven].

2 Timothy 1:9
[It is] God who saved us and called us to live holy lives [or, "to be dedicated people"], not as a result of our [good] deeds, but in harmony with His own purpose and unearned favor. [This was] given to us through [the atoning work of] Christ Jesus, before the beginning of time. [Note: Salvation through Christ was planned before time began. See Titus 1:2; Rom. 16:25; Eph. 1:4]. Verse Conceptselection, to salvationBeginningGod, Purpose OfGuidance, God's Promises OfHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, As Set Apart For GodBeginnings Of TimeSalvation, Necessity And Basis OfSanctification, Nature And BasisWork, And RedemptionPredestination, Spiritual EventsCalling, Of ChristiansCalling, Description OfBeing ForeordainedForeordained PlansSalvation Not By WorksOrderliness In SalvationBefore The BeginningGod Planning Of OldConsider Your Call To SalvationGod Saves From TroubleThe Grace Given To MenWorks Of The LawElectPurposeGod's CallGod Existing Before Timea new beginningSelf WorthTrinityGod's GraceBeing SavedWorking TogetherGods PlanLife PurposeGod's Plan For UsPurgatoryMercy And Graceaccomplishmentsaccomplishment

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Hebrews 3:1-2
Therefore, holy brothers [and sisters], who have been called [by God] to share in heaven, think about Jesus, the Apostle and Head Priest, whom we have confessed [as Savior]. He was faithful to God who appointed Him, just as Moses was [also] faithful in [serving] God's household [i.e., the Israelites].

Hebrews 3:7-8
So, even as the Holy Spirit said [Psa. 95:7-11], "Today, if you hear His [i.e., God's] voice, do not have a stubborn heart like you did when you provoked [God] during the time you tested [His patience] in the desert,

2 Peter 1:3
God's divine power has given us everything [necessary] for [abundant] life and godly living, through the knowledge of Him [i.e., God], who called us by His own splendor and goodness. Verse Conceptsethics, and graceeternal life, gift ofGod, The ProviderGrowthGod's Call, ResultsCalling, The Goals OfGod's ProvisionGod ProvidingGod Showed His PowerDivinityThe power of ChristGrace Being SufficientGoodness As A Fruit Of The SpiritGoodnessExcellencepeterefficiencyGod Equipping For Good Works

Jude 1:1
[This is being written by] Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ, and a brother of James [Note: This "Jude" was probably not the apostle. See verses 17-18], to those who have been called [by God], who are also loved in [fellowship with] God the Father, and who are kept [safe] in [fellowship with] Jesus Christ. Verse ConceptsGod's Call, ResultsSanctified OnesGod KeepsSlaves Of GodThe FatherHalf brothersLove And RelationshipsRelationships And DatingTrust In RelationshipsFathers LovePatience In RelationshipsBrothers LoveServant LeadershipBuilding Relationshipsservanthoodpreservationzealots

2 Corinthians 1:1
[This letter is from] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, and Timothy, our brother. [It is being sent] to the church of God at Corinth, with all the saints [i.e., God's holy people] who are in the entire province of Achaia [Note: This was the southern province of Greece]. Verse ConceptsChristiansApostles, DescriptionApostles, Basis Of AuthorityLettersAll Believers Are SaintsLetters To Local ChurchesWhat God's Will IsChurch Of God

1 Corinthians 1:1
[This letter is from] Paul, who was called by the will of God to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and [from] our brother Sosthenes; Verse Conceptselection, responsibilities ofPaul As An ApostleGod, Purpose OfLettersCalling, Of IndividualsWhat God's Will IsChurch Of GodoutreachChristians Being Called Brothers

Galatians 1:1
[This letter is from] Paul, an apostle, (not from [the authority of] men, or through the [agency] of a man, but by [a direct commission from] Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead). Verse ConceptsApostles, Basis Of AuthorityPaul As An ApostleGod, Unity OfGod Raising ChristThe FatherMan's Relation To GodLeadership Qualitiesmanhoodvocation

Acts 9:4-6
He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" Saul replied, "Who are you, sir?" And the voice said, "It is I, Jesus, whom you are persecuting, but get up, and enter the city [of Damascus] and [there] you will be told what you must do."

Acts 9:15-16
But the Lord replied to him, "Go on your way, for Saul is someone I have especially chosen to carry my name to the [unconverted] Gentiles, kings and the Israelites. I will show him how many things he will have to suffer for my name's sake."

Acts 13:2-3
As these men were ministering to the Lord [i.e., this probably means worshiping] and fasting, the Holy Spirit said [to one of them by way of inspiration]: "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me, [commissioning them] to do the work for which I have called them." Then, as these prophets and teachers fasted and prayed [for the two men], they placed their hands on them [signifying their appointment for this ministry] and sent them away.

Romans 1:1
[This letter is from] Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, [who was] called to be an apostle, [and] set apart for [preaching] the Gospel of God. Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early Churchelection, responsibilities ofApostles, Basis Of AuthorityPaul As An ApostleLettersMinistry, Qualifications ForPaul, Apostle To GentilesServanthood, In Life Of BelieversServants, Working Conditions OfSlavery, SpiritualCall To ServiceMinisters, Description OfCalling, Of IndividualsServant LeadershipservanthoodvocationChristians Are Called Servants Of Christ

Ephesians 1:1
[This letter is from] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, according to God's will, [and is being sent] to the saints [i.e., God's holy people] at Ephesus [Note: This was a major city in the western province of Asia Minor, and now a part of Turkey. The words "at Ephesus" are omitted in some manuscripts, suggesting it was a circular letter], and the faithful ones in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus [everywhere else ?]. Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, To GodApostles, Basis Of AuthorityLettersSaintsUnion With Christ, Significance OfAll Believers Are SaintsWhat God's Will IsPrivileges of saintsGod's Will

Colossians 1:1
[This letter is from] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, and [from] our brother Timothy, Verse ConceptsApostles, Basis Of AuthorityLettersWhat God's Will Is

1 Timothy 1:1
[This letter is from] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope [of never ending life. See Titus 3:7]. Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithCommands, in NTApostles, Basis Of AuthorityHope, As ConfidenceLettersThe Hope Of The GospelGod's OrdersIdentityIdentity In ChristChrist As An Object Of Hope

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2 Timothy 1:1
[This letter is from] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to [the ministry of proclaiming] the promise of never ending life, which is [obtained] through [fellowship with] Christ Jesus. Verse Conceptseternal life, gift ofApostles, Basis Of AuthorityLettersSonsLife Is In ChristWhat God's Will IsLife Purpose

John 15:16
You [apostles] did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you to go and bear much fruit [i.e., through their evangelizing], and that your fruit should last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask Him for in my name [i.e. by my authority]. Verse ConceptsFruitfulness, SpiritualFruit, SpiritualAdventureelection, responsibilities ofelection, to salvationBeing ChosenConversion, nature ofChosen InstrumentsMission, Of The ChurchPrayer, As A Response To GodPrayer, God's Promises ConcerningPredestination, Of PersonsAsking In Jesus NameAsking For HelpAbiding With GodCalling In Christ's NameChosen DisciplesPotential Of FruitThe FatherGod Answers PrayerfruitfulnessFirst Love

Mark 2:14
And as He walked along He saw Levi [i.e., the same person as Matthew. See Matt. 9:9], the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the toll booth [i.e., collecting taxes]. He said to him, "Become my follower." And he got up and followed Him. Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristCommitment, to Jesus ChristChristlikenessdiscipleship, nature ofHow Disciples Are CalledGood Decision Making ExamplesGospel, Responses ToResponding To God's CallNames Blotted OutInstructions About FollowingPeople Getting Up

Matthew 4:18-22
While Jesus was walking beside Lake Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting their net into the lake, because they were fishermen. And He said to them, "Come with me, and I will make you fishermen for people." They immediately left their nets and went with Him. read more.
[As] Jesus went from there He saw two [other] brothers, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were in the boat with their father Zebedee, repairing their nets. He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and went with Him.

Mark 3:13-19
He then went up into the mountain and summoned those He wanted to come to Him and they came. He appointed twelve apostles to travel with Him, whom He could send out to preach and have authority to drive out evil spirits. read more.
These apostles were: Simon, to whom He gave the added name Peter, James and his brother John, the sons of Zebedee, to whom He gave the added name Boanerges, which means "Sons of Thunder," Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew [i.e., the same as Nathaniel. See John 1:45], Matthew [i.e., the same as Levi. See Mark 2:14], Thomas [i.e., the same as Didymus. See John 11:16], James, the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus [i.e., the same as Judas, the son of James. See Luke 6:16], Simon the Canaanean [i.e., the same as the Zealot. See Luke 6:15], and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. Then Jesus went into a house.

Matthew 9:9
As Jesus moved on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the toll booth [i.e., collecting taxes]. He said to him, "Become my follower." And he got up and followed Him. Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristCommitment, to Jesus ChristChristlikenessdiscipleship, nature ofHow Disciples Are Calleddelay, humanGospel, Responses ToSelf DenialTax CollectorsCall To ServiceResponding To God's CallInstructions About FollowingPeople Getting Uptaxes

Mark 1:16-17
And while walking along the shore of Lake Galilee, Jesus saw Simon [i.e., Peter] and his brother Andrew casting their net in the lake, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, "Come, follow me and I will make you fishermen for people."

Luke 5:27
Then after these things happened, Jesus went out [i.e., probably walking along a street] and saw a publican [Note: This was a person with a bad reputation for dishonest tax collecting activities] named Matthew [i.e., the same as Levi. See Mark 2:14] sitting at the toll booth [collecting taxes] and said, "Become my follower." Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus ChristChristlikenessApostles, Descriptiondiscipleship, nature ofInstructions About Followingtaxes

Luke 6:13-15
And when it was daylight, He called His disciples and chose from among them twelve, whom He also called apostles. [They were] Simon, also called Peter, and his brother Andrew, James and John [also brothers], Philip, Bartholomew [i.e., the same as Nathaniel. See John 1:45], Matthew [i.e., the same as Levi. See Mark 2:14], Thomas [i.e., the same as Didymus. See John 11:16], James, the son of Alphaeus, Simon, called the Zealot [i.e., the same as the Cananean. See Matt. 10:4],

Psalm 105:26
Verse Conceptselection, responsibilities ofGod Sending Prophets

Exodus 3:2
Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfAngel of the LordMetaphysicsFireTheophanyGod's Glory RevealedGod, Presence OfGod AppearingNot Destroyed

Exodus 3:4
Verse ConceptsCalling, Of IndividualsDuplicating WordsThis Is Me

Exodus 3:10
Verse ConceptsGod, As SaviorChoicesLeaders, PoliticalMissionaries, Task OfMoses, Significance OfMoses, Life OfDivine DirectionGod Sending ProphetsGod Bringing Israel Out Of Egypt

Exodus 4:1-16

Acts 7:34-35
I have surely seen the mistreatment of my people there in Egypt and I have heard their groaning and I have determined to rescue them. Now [get ready], I will send you to Egypt [to lead out in their rescue].' But the Hebrews refused [to acknowledge Moses as their leader], saying, 'Who made you a ruler and judge [over us]?' [Nevertheless], God sent him [to Egypt] to be both a ruler and liberator [of the people] through the direction of [His] angel who appeared [to Moses] from the bush.

Numbers 27:18-19

Numbers 27:22-23

Deuteronomy 31:14
Verse ConceptsNearness Of DeathDeath Will Soon HappenGod Appointing OthersDeathDeath Approaching

Deuteronomy 31:23
Verse ConceptsBattlesCommands, in OTSolemn ChargesBraveryStrength Of PeopleGod With Specific PeopleGod Appointing OthersBe Courageous!Be Strong!

Joshua 1:1-9

Genesis 12:1-3

Isaiah 51:2
Verse ConceptsGod, Activity OfBlessings, To AbrahamGod's Activity In IsraelCalling, Of IndividualsGod Multipling PeopleOnly One Personsarah

Hebrews 11:8
By [having] faith, when Abraham was called [by God] to leave [his homeland] and go to a place he would later receive as an inheritance [i.e., Palestine], he obeyed God and went out, not knowing where he was going. Verse ConceptsAbrahamFaith, Nature OfExamples Of FaithCommitment, to GodReceiving An InheritanceHistoryAbraham, New Testament ReferencesAbraham, Calling And LifeCalling, Of IndividualsDestinationsExploits Of FaithNot Knowing Where

Psalm 105:26
Verse Conceptselection, responsibilities ofGod Sending Prophets

Exodus 28:1
Verse ConceptsLeaders, SpiritualPriests, Function In Ot TimesPriests, Institution In Ot TimesServanthood, And Worship Of GodAaron, As High PriestMinisters, Description OfTypes Of Christ

Hebrews 5:4
And no one takes on himself the honor [of head priest], but [he is appointed only] when he is called by God, as was the case with Aaron. Verse ConceptsAaron, As High PriestLeaders, SpiritualMinisters, Description OfGod Appointing His SonSeeking Honour

2 Kings 9:6-7

2 Chronicles 22:7

Mark 10:21-22
And Jesus looked at him, and filled with love, said to him, "There is one thing you [still] lack. Go and sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; become my follower, then you will have treasure in heaven." But the man had a sad look on his face when he heard these words, and went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions.

1 Chronicles 28:6
Verse Conceptselection, responsibilities ofSons Of GodSpiritual AdoptionSolomon's Temple

1 Chronicles 28:10
Verse Conceptselection, responsibilities ofStrength Of PeopleSolomon's Temple

Exodus 4:14-16

1 Samuel 3:4-10

Judges 6:11-16

Isaiah 45:1-4

Amos 7:14-15

Isaiah 55:5
Verse ConceptsGlory, Revelation OfMission, Of IsraelThe Gentiles ConversionGod's Glory In IsraelNot Knowing PeopleSource Of Honour

Revelation 22:17
And the Holy Spirit and the bride [i.e., the church. See 21:9] say, "Come!" And the person who hears [this] should say "Come." And the person who is [spiritually] thirsty should come; [and] whoever wants to should come and drink the water of life without having to pay for it. Verse ConceptsFreedom, Of The WillGiftsFate, And FatalismBridesSpiritual Famine, Relief OfAppetite, Satisfaction Ofdrought, spiritualGuestsSpiritual HungerInvitationsLonging For GodMarriage, Between God And His PeopleMetaphorsPeace, Divine In NtSpring Of WaterThirstThe Call Of GodHoly Spirit, Types OfBeverages, FigurativeAppropriationApproaching GodGod Providing WaterMarriage To GodSpeaking By The SpiritFree Of ChargeWater, As A Symbol Of LifeJesus As A BridegroomGod Quenching Our Thirst

1 Timothy 2:4
who wants all people to be saved and come to a [full] knowledge of the truth. Verse ConceptsequalityGod, Will OfSalvation, Possible To All MenBenefits Of KnowledgeThe Truth Of The GospelGod WillingGod Wants To Save AllDelay Of The Second ComingBeing Saved

Isaiah 45:22
Verse ConceptsConversion, God's demands forRevival, CorporateThe Call Of GodGod's Call, EveryoneFullness Of The KingdomChanging DirectionTurning To GodNo Other Is GodGod Wants To Save AllThe End Of The WorldBeing SavedEclipseSolar Eclipse

Isaiah 55:1
Verse ConceptsSpiritual HungerAppetite, Satisfaction OfSpiritual Famine, Relief OfAlcoholAppetite, Spiritualdrought, spiritualBuying and sellingGuestsLonging For GodMarketsMilkMoney, Attitudes ToSpring Of WaterThirstWineHoly Spirit, Types OfGod's Call, EveryoneBuying FoodGetting WineRunning Water From GodBuying God's GiftFree Of ChargeWater, As A Symbol Of SalvationFinancesMoney Blessings

Matthew 22:9
Now go to the main crossroads of the highways and invite everyone you find there to the wedding reception.' Verse ConceptsGod's Call, EveryoneWedding FeastsFinding PeopleUsing RoadsWedding GuestsHighwaysMarriage Kjvmarraigeroyaltyevangelizing

John 7:37
Now on the last and greatest day of the Festival [of Tabernacles], Jesus stood up and spoke out, "If anyone is thirsty he should come to me for a drink. Verse ConceptsAppetite, Satisfaction OfFeasting On Special OccasionsSpiritual Famine, Relief OfdrinkingGuestsSpiritual HungerLonging For GodSpring Of WaterSymbolsThirstGod's Call, EveryoneThe Cries Of ChristComing To ChristGod Providing WaterGod Quenching Our ThirstHaving A Good Day

Romans 10:12
For there is no distinction [with God] between Jews and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], for all have the same Lord, who is generous to all who appeal to Him [for help]. Verse ConceptsBarbariansGenerosity, God'sUnity, God's Goal OfNames And Titles For ChristGod, Impartiality OfAnswered PromisesNo DistinctionsChrist Is LordGod Answers PrayerGentilesJewsBeing Differentdiscrimination

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