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How do we know God's calling is true?

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God's calling is affirmed through the transformative encounter with Christ and the evident change in one's life towards holiness and service.

The truth of God's calling can be discerned through the inward transformation that accompanies it. When Jesus encountered Peter, He directly pointed to his identity and potential future ('Thou shalt be called Cephas'). This moment demonstrates that God's calling is not merely a verbal invitation, but an effectual call that changes the heart and life of the individual. As Christians, we believe in the sovereign grace of God—that He calls those whom He has predestined for salvation. This calling is evidenced in the lives of believers as they express a desire for righteousness, serve within the Church, and experience the fruit of the Spirit in their lives, confirming their election and calling as true.
Scripture References: John 1:42, Romans 8:30, Ephesians 1:4-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:14, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Samuel 16:7, Philippians 1:6, Galatians 2:20, 2 Timothy 1:9-10, Jeremiah 1:6, John 10:27-29, Judges 6:14, Ephesians 3:7, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 9:6, Romans 8:28-30, John 10:27, Acts 16:1-18, Matthew 5-7, John 2:5

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