2007-10-30 14:11:31 · 15 answers · asked by warjo2611 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God makes the call to all mankind, but there will be those who will deny it and hence will be lost, only a small amount compared to those who reject will truly accept the calling of God.
2007-10-30 14:16:45 · answer #1 · answered by kpadr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus concludes his illustration by saying: “For there are many invited, but few chosen.” Yes, there were many invited from the nation of Israel to become members of Christ’s bride, but only a few natural Israelites were chosen. Most of the 144,000 guests who receive the heavenly reward prove to be non-Israelites. Matthew 22:1-14
2007-10-30 21:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by Just So 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many are called- many people are told about Gods love
few are chosen- only a few people respond and then become Christians
or you can start getting into Predestination and stuff, but I'm not yet sure where I stand on that.
2007-10-30 21:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by Rach 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Out of the millions of people out there, some are actually aware there is a God
Of those, some talk to Him
Of those, some listen
Of those, God picks one or two.
The chosen have a difficult path to forge. They are the beaters in a jungle that is ours to explore. They make way for the rest of us.
2007-10-30 21:17:11 · answer #4 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a comparison and contrast between the general gospel call to whosoever will believe and the doctrine of election where Jesus said that no one could come to Him unless the Father drew them.
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
John 6:43 Jesus answered them, "Do not grumble among yourselves. 44 No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.
John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
2007-10-30 21:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many hear the gospel. They hear the call of the Holy Spirit. Only a few answer that call and become the chosen.
2007-10-30 21:14:45 · answer #6 · answered by Bible warrior 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It means many will hear about the Lord but only a few will believe and try to live a Christian life.
2007-10-30 21:15:44 · answer #7 · answered by kujo 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All people are invited to the glorious Salvation through Jesus Christ, but most will refuse entry to Heaven by rejecting Christ.
2007-10-30 21:15:48 · answer #8 · answered by Holy Holly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mat 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
Many called to "salvation," few choosen "Elect."
2007-10-30 21:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by Theophilus 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus invites "All" to come and have fellowship with Him but only a few accept His gracious invitation.
2007-10-31 00:20:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋