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"Called" and "chosen" are legitimate biblical concepts. But they are rarely understood and incredibly misused.
by Roger Foster
ow can you tell authentic disciples of Jesus Christ from anyone else? After all, there are literally hundreds of Christian religious groups, each regarding itself as possessing that special something that gives it the edge with God.
Most groups professing to be Christian represent themselves as having a "calling," or as the "chosen" of the Lord. Many non-Christian religious groups regard themselves as the chosen of God.
When viewed from a distance, the whole religious scene is confusing. No wonder millions are suspicious of all religion. Is it possible to sort the truth in this religious milieu?
Yes it is, if we are willing to take an honest look at the facts.
Jesus Christ is real! His impact on this world has exceeded that of any other man who ever lived. Everybody is familiar with His name. But who knows what He taught-what His real mission was? Who are the people that truly represent Him today? What makes them different?
Jesus said, "I will build my church." The Greek word for "church" is ekklesia. It means "a calling out" or "called out ones." But He warned that "narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it" (Matthew 7:14).
Shocking? Maybe to some! Most people just ignore what Jesus says if they don't like it. Nevertheless, Jesus tells those who wish to be His true disciples that they must "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it" (Matthew 7:13).
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