THE WAY OF SALVATION | CALLING

1. The way of Salvation

a) Christ's death on the cross is the ground of God's wonderful plan of salvation. It was completely necessary and at the same time perfectly sufficient.

b) There are four words in the Bible which further tell about God's work in saving men. These are: Election, Predestination, Calling, and Adoption. We will also think of two words which tell about man's part in God's plan of salvation: Repentance, and Faith.

2. What is Calling?

a) Those whom God predestined, them He also called, Roman 8:30. This is the gospel call, God's way of bringing sinner back to Himself. To some the gospel seems foolish; to others who believe it shows plainly the love of God. No man can come to Christ except the Father draw him. All that the Father gives to Christ will come, and he that comes will never be cast out, John 6:37, 44.

b) Election took place long ago before any man was called. However many more are called than have been elected. "Many are called, but few chosen", Matthew 22:14.