You have a holy calling in Christ for God’s own purpose.

You have a holy calling in Christ for God’s own purpose.

“who has saved us and called us with a holy calling [klesis], not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace” (2Tim 1:9)

“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 [prothesis].” (Rom 8:28)

“In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose [prothesis] of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will” (Eph 1:11)

“For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” (1Cor 6:20)

“You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.” (1Cor 7:23)

“to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, according to the eternal purpose [prothesis] which He accomplished [poieo] in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Eph 3:10-11)

“(for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose [prothesis] of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls)” (Rom 9:11)

“having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed [protithemi] in Himself” (Eph 1:9)

“In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose [prothesis] of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will” (Eph 1:11)

“When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose [prothesis] of heart they should continue with the Lord.” (Acts 11:24)

“But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose [prothesis], faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance” (2Tim 3:10)

“For the gifts and the calling [klesis] of God are irrevocable.” (Rom 11:29)

“For you see your calling [klesis], brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.” (1Cor 1:26)

“the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling [klesis], what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints” (Eph 1:18)

“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling [klesis] with which you were called” (Eph 4:1)

“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling [klesis]” (Eph 4:4)

“I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call [klesis] of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 3:14)

“Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling [klesis], and fulfill [pleroo] all the good pleasure [eudokia] of His goodness [agathosune] and the work of faith with power” (2Thes 1:11)

“Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling [klesis], consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus” (Heb 3:1)

“Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call [klesis] and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble” (2Pet 1:10)

Reading: 2Tim 1-4; Phlm 1