God's calling is our hope because it is rooted in His sovereign choice and unchanging promise to save His people.
The hope provided by God's calling is explicitly stated in Ephesians 1:18, which emphasizes that this calling belongs to God. It is not based on our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was established before the foundation of the world. This divine initiative offers profound assurance because our salvation does not rest on our ability to choose or perform, but solely on God's faithfulness. Romans 8:30 further underscores this promise, stating that those whom God foreknew, He also predestined and called, ensuring that their calling leads to justification and ultimately glorification. Thus, our hope is anchored in His unwavering commitment to His elect.
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