I Thessalonians 4:1-12
Romans 1:6-7 – called to be saints
Matthew 22:14 - many are called, but few are chosen
Galatians 1:15 – He had set me apart, even from my mother's womb
II Timothy 1:9 – He called us to a holy life
What we are called to do
1. To Be His People
“Church” literally means called-out ones
Colossians 3:15 – you were called into one body
2. To Receive His Promises
Hebrews 9:15 – those who were called may receive the promised eternal inheritance
II Peter 1:3-4 – through promises we may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world.
Ephesians 1:18-19 - “that you may know the hope to which He has called you”
3. To Fulfill His Purpose
Romans 8:28 – called according to His purpose
Ephesians 4:1 – to live a live worthy of the calling
I Thessalonians 2:12 – He calls you into His kingdom and glory
II Thessalonians 1:11-12 – We have been called to live lives that will point back to Jesus
II Peter 1:5-10 - We must be serious about the business of bearing fruit.