An Authentic Calling: Representing Christ and His Kingdom through the Church

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II. One Call, Many Expressions: A Multi-perspective Approach in the Study of an Authentic Call

To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power. ~ 2 Thessalonians 1.11 (ESV)

How do we discover our particular call in the body of Christ?

A. Identify and understand the elements of God’s authentic call

1. The call of God to salvation : an authentic call expressed in repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

2. The call of God to holiness : an authentic call expressed in being set apart to the Lord for his possession, purpose, and pleasure

3. The call of God to freedom : an authentic call expressed in liberation from bondage to sin and religion to radical love for God and others

4. The call of God to community : an authentic call expressed in belonging to and representing the covenant community of God

B. Identify and understand the responsibilities of God’s call

1. The call of God to serve : an authentic call expressed in using one’s gifts, resources, and opportunities to build up the Church and win the world