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1 | "Many are called, but few are chosen." | Matt 22:1 | Larry55 | 193370 | ||
What does "Many are called, but few are chosen" mean? | ||||||
2 | "Many are called, but few are chosen." | Matt 22:1 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 193371 | ||
It seems that he meaning of the Matt 22:14 is be found in the context of the parable with which it is connected. Although many were called, they refused the invitation. In addition, although accepting it, there was one who refused to acquiesce to the proper way the invitation is to be accepted and was thrown out. It might be good to note that in the parable, there is a reason why few were chosen and the rest rejected; the reason being that those chosen accepted the invitation and its required "dress code", and those not chosen were not chosen because they either refused the invitation in the first place or, upon accepting it did so under false pretense. Jesus says that in like manner is the kingdom of heaven to be compared: God calls all men to salvation, however, only those who accept it and do so on God's terms, are allowed entrance into the kingdom. |
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3 | "Many are called, but few are chosen." | Matt 22:1 | Larry55 | 193372 | ||
Thank God. In may many episodes of depression, I took that to mean that God called me to be His son but would not choose me in the end because I am not good enough to get into heaven. Thanks for clearing that up. I feel relieved now. | ||||||
4 | "Many are called, but few are chosen." | Matt 22:1 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 193373 | ||
Well, in the first place, no one is chosen because they are "good enough" to be in heaven (cf Rom 3:10). However, no one is chosen by some inscrutable, arbitrary divine decree not taking into consideration the response of the one called. Also, there is no person whom God has not chosen by that same inscrutable, arbitrary divine decree without considering their response to the call. To put it simply, if one is chosen, it is not because they are "good enough" but because they believe in Jesus Christ. |
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