What Does the Bible Say About Calling?

Isaiah 6:8

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'”

Jeremiah 33:3

“'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'”

Matthew 22:14

“For many are invited, but few are chosen.”

Romans 8:30

“And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.”

1 Corinthians 1:9

“God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”

1 Peter 2:9

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

2 Peter 1:10

“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.”