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How do we know that God calls men to preach?

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God calls men to preach through a divine mandate evident by their gifting and the church's recognition.

According to the article, every true gospel preacher has a twofold call from Christ: first, a personal calling to Christ as Savior and Lord, and secondly, a commission to preach the gospel. This is seen in Mark 3:13-19, where Jesus calls His apostles to Himself before sending them out. The proof of this call is manifested in the preacher's gifts and their effective ministry within the church. Ephesians 3:8 and passages in 1 Timothy and Titus outline the qualifications for those called, highlighting that this call is not self-assumed but divinely appointed. Only those truly called by God are equipped to proclaim His word effectively.
Scripture References: Mark 3:13-19, Ephesians 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:1-9

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The Calling of the Twelve
Don Fortner · Oct 10, 2009
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