Pastor-Teacher
John Farley
Wednesday,
January 20, 2010
Good deeds are part of the calling of God
a. The invitation of God the Father to believe in Jesus Christ.
b. The election of the believer where the unique equality factor of the Church-age takes place!
1. As a part of that upward call or your vocation in life, you are called to have personal fellowship with TLJC,
1Co 1:9.
2. As a part of that upward call or your vocation in life, you are called to participate in His kingdom, 1Th 2:12.
3. As a part of that upward call or your vocation in life, you are called to experience eternal life, hopefully in time, absolutely in eternity, 1Ti 6:12.
4. As a part of that upward call or your vocation in life, you have been called out of darkness into His marvelous light; 1Pe 2:9.
5. As a part of that upward call of God or your vocation in life, we are also called to participate in His sufferings, 1Pe 2:21.
MAT 6:33
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you."
6. As a part of that calling we are called to inherit blessing,
1Pe 3:9.
That is why encountering persecutions, and even the loss of wealth, fame or reputation, are the best instruments to unite us with Jesus Christ.
7. As a part of that calling we are called to share in His eternal glory, 1Pe 5:10.
Because of our failures, all glory must be imparted solely to the mercy and goodness of God.
God allows certain human shortcomings to remain so that you might be humble in your own eyes.
8. As a part of that calling we are also called into liberty and freedom, Gal 15:13, For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
9. As a part of that calling we are called into peace, Col 3:15.
COL 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.
10. We are called according to a pre-designed plan designed for our glory, ROM 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to {His} purpose.
11. We were called to receive the inheritance, HEB 9:15.
HEB 9:15
And for this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, in order that since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were {committed} under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
Therefore, all of this mental effort is of no real benefit if it is not going to contribute to an inward life with God resulting in this peace that goes beyond human comprehension.
Eph 1:18
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
It does not refer to the call of God at salvation, which is an invitation, but the calling of God upon our lives after salvation, which is a vocation.
2Pe 1:10
Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things [principles of virtue in verses 5-7], you will never stumble;
“diligent” is the aor-act-imp of the verb spoudazo = to study; to be serious about something, being busy at doing something, paying attention to something, being zealous and eager.
However, the most common meaning of spoudazo is "to do one’s best."
The motivation comes from being "aware" of the PPOG, the angelic conflict, the distribution of your fantastic blessings, and the opportunity to have the most fantastic life in time, etc.
"make" is a pres-mid-inf of the verb is poieo which is verb to do, to make, to produce, to work, to accomplish, to perform.
COL 2:6
As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,
MAT 5:16
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
EPH 2:10
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for the purpose good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
MAT 5:16
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
EPH 2:10
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for the purpose good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
1Ti 2:9 -10
let a woman’s beauty not be from clothing, hairstyle, jewelry or expensive outfits,
but rather by means of good works, as befits women making a claim to spirituality.
1TI 5:10
"having a reputation for good works; she has shown hospitality to strangers, she has washed the saints’ feet, she has assisted those in distress, and she has devoted herself to every good work.
1TI 6:18
Instruct them to give graciously, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,