what does it really mean. We are invited to sit on the throne of God by the mouth of Jesus in the book of revelation. I think the odds of overcoming all things in inconclusive that anyone can obtain this ultimate promise because overcoming all things also means overcoming death and death was the last thing Jesus had to overcome
2007-10-05 12:32:01 · 15 answers · asked by Priestcalling 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Revelation 17:14 These shall make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him [are] called, and chosen, and faithful.
14:3 And they sung as it were a New Song before the Throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that "Song" except the hundred [and] forty [and] four thousand, which were redeemed from the Earth.
14:4 These are they which were not corrupted by women; for they are pure. These are they which follow the Lamb wheresoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, [being] the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
14:5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the Throne of God.
15:3 And they sing the "Song of Moses" (Old Covenant) the servant of God, AND the "Song of the Lamb" (New Covenant), saying, Great and marvellous [are] Thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true [are] Thy Ways, Thou King of the holy people.
2007-10-06 08:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We do not get there on our own strength but are chosen from the very beginning. God know the beginning and the end and all in between. He had a plan for you before you were born.
So God calls many to accept Him but they do not reply for they were not chosen to accept like Pharaoh's heart was hardened to not let God's people go. Those that answer God's call were chosen and given an ear that hears and eyes that are open and a heart that is willing to allow faith to grow.
We are not to boast about our Godly position for we did not achieve it on our own but by The Lord's choosing us.
All Glory belongs to the Lord.
This does make free will a question. The Lord's ways are beyond our comprehension , but to embrace the alternative of what is good and Holy is not logical.
2007-10-05 19:45:22 · answer #2 · answered by Dennis James 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All are called to Salvation ( Matthew 11:28; Rev. 22:17 ) but few will finally be saved ( Matthew 7:13-14; Luke 13:23-30 ).
2007-10-05 20:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by HeVn Bd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Excellent question! It means many are INVITED to live with God now & after physical death (i.e., via evangelism), but only a few people are SELECTED by God, which happens as a result of their sincere faith and confession in Jesus Christ (Romans 10:10-11). [God does not select by whim, but by determining whether one truly trusts in and confesses Jesus as his LORD & Savior. God knows the heart of every man.] Each believer from the moment of salvation receives the garment of Jesus’ righteousness in exchange for his sins (Rom 3:24-25). After death, it is this garment of salvation that validates one’s citizenship in heaven where the garment of his own self-righteousness (i.e., works) is useless (Matt 22:11-13). Please read the parable at Matthew 22:1-14 for context, which is where your question directly comes from.
2007-10-05 20:25:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jedidiah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mt 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
Many are called by the hearing the Gospel; but few, (comparatively) , are chosen to dwell with God In glory, because they do not come to the God, even though they have heard.
This is an allusion to the Roman custom of raising their militia; all were enlisted, but only those who were chosen served.
2007-10-05 19:51:55 · answer #5 · answered by Eartha Q 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i believe it's a way of saying- dedication to theTruth, and especially living the Truth is much more complicated and difficult than it seems
being chosen- meaning you are living it- not just desiring to live it
a wake up call to see through the words- see past the words and at theTruth to which the words are just pointing
in other words- not just a mental acceptance- thinking you are 'saved' or will be allowed into the kingdom- sometime in the future
but actually living the Truth, the Life and the Way...Being it...
and having the Kingdom unfold before you
not many have achieved this...but it is possible for everyone
(((hugGs)))
2007-10-05 19:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by zentrinity 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it's very simply that the gospel is preached to many, but few respond in a manner in which God has chosen as acceptable to him.
2007-10-05 19:48:02 · answer #7 · answered by Steve Amato 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that god places a calling on everyones heart...and not everyone accepts him....hence the scripture many are called few are chosen.
2007-10-05 20:37:37 · answer #8 · answered by shawmeli 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
By faith in Jesus we are saved and by faith in God we are chosen. Jesus did overcome death so false teachngs are to believe he died, aren't they?
2007-10-05 19:42:15 · answer #9 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Marine core Slogan ?
"Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen" (Deuteronomy 27:25).
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2007-10-05 19:40:23 · answer #10 · answered by kloneme 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋