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NASB | Matthew 22:14 "For many are called, but few are chosen." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 22:14 "For many are called (invited, summoned), but few are chosen." |
Bible Question: "For many are called, but few are chosen." What is chosenness, irrespective of racial orgins? |
Bible Answer: Ed, God calls all to faith by his revelation in Scripture and the Natural Law, as Paul explains in the early chapters of Romans. The chosen are those who respond with the "obedience of faith" that is "faith working in love." In the parable after God (the king) 21:2 prepares a wedding banquet for his Jesus (his Son)and sends out his servants (the OT prophets) to invite the guests (Israel). But the guests (Israel)ignored the servans (prophets) and killed them. God will destroy their city (Jerusalem). Now the king sents more servants (Apostles) to invites new guests (the Gentiles). But even some of them come without the proper wedding garment (rigteous or good deeds, Rev 19:7-8; Matt 6:2-18; 25:34-40)and are cast out into the outer darkness. Romans 2:6-11, shows Gods impartiality in judging the "hidden works" of both the Jew and the Gentile. Emmaus |
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