What does being 'called according to His purpose' mean?

The phrase 'called according to His purpose' indicates that those who are saved have been summoned by God Himself in alignment with His sovereign plan for salvation. This calling is not based on human merit but on God's grace, established before the foundation of the world, as explained in 2 Timothy 1:9. It emphasizes that those who are called have been awakened to the truth of the gospel and are brought into a relationship with Christ. This divine calling assures believers of their position in God’s purpose.