Called and Accountable: Discovering Your Place in God’s Eternal Purpose
Called and Accountable: Discovering Your Place in God’s Eternal Purpose
El llamado de Dios: El propósito de Dios para todo creyente (Called and Accountable: God’s Purpose for Every Believer)
Holy Bible,
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Lorimer and Olive Baker,
—Emily, Douglas, and Anne—
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Called and Accountable Called and Accountable
Called and Accountable
God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God Accountable.
Experiencing Called and Called and
Accountable
Called
and Accountable
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B L AC KAB Y
Called
and Accountable
were called”
“to walk worthy of the calling with which [we]
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You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. . . . But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.
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ho are the called Are they a special group of persons What about my life Am I called too How would I know What would it sound like
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B L AC KAB Y
, all believers are
the called!
“ ‘ You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.”
“kingdom of priests”
kingdom with a priesthood
Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ. 12
CAL L E D & AC C O UN TABL E -WE E K D E VOT IONAL
Lord, I know that You have a plan to use my life in this generation. Please make me aware today of where You are working in my home, neighborhood, church, and workplace. Make my heart ready all through the day so You can use me. Amen.
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God’s
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