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How do we know that God calls people to ministry?

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God calls those to ministry by bestowing supernatural gifts, which the church recognizes.

The call to ministry is a sacred and divine appointment rather than a mere human decision. In Acts 13, we observe that while the church in Antioch recognized Barnabas and Saul's gifts, it was the Holy Spirit who formally set them apart for the work. This illustrates a dual action: God's sovereign choice and the church's recognition of that choice. Historically, a genuine call will involve a deep love for Christ, the ability to preach, and an evident desire from the congregation to hear the individual preach.
Scripture References: Acts 13:2-3

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I Stand Amazed
John Chapman · Feb 25, 2007
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