Exodus 15:19-17:7
Matthew 22:1-33
Psalm 27:1-6
Proverbs 6:20-26
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New Testament: Matthew 22:1-33
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“For many are invited, but few are chosen.” ~ Matthew 22:14
Matthew 22:14 many are called, but few are chosen. The call spoken of here is sometimes referred to as the “general call” (or the “external call”), a summons to repentance and faith that is inherent in the gospel message. This call extends to all who hear the gospel. “Many” hear it; “few” respond (see the many-few comparison in Mat_7:13-14). Those who respond are the “chosen,” the elect. In the Pauline writings, the word call usually refers to God’s irresistible calling extended to the elect alone (Rom_8:30), known as the “effectual call” (or the “internal call”). The effectual call is the supernatural drawing of God which Jesus speaks of in Joh_6:44 (see note on Rom_1:7). Here, a general call is in view, and this call extends to all who hear the gospel. This call is the great “whosoever will” of the gospel (cf. Rev_22:17). Here, then, is the proper balance between human responsibility and divine sovereignty: the “called” who reject the invitation do so willingly, and therefore their exclusion from the kingdom is perfectly just. The “chosen” enter the kingdom only because of the grace of God in choosing and drawing them. From: MacArthur Bible Commentary
Overview: Matthew 14 – 28 – Click Here
Dr. J. Vernon McGee – Thru the Bible
J Vernon Mcgee – Thru the Bible
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