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What does 'many are called, but few are chosen' mean?

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'Many are called, but few are chosen' indicates that while God's invitation to salvation goes out to many, only those whom He has sovereignly chosen will respond in faith.

'Many are called, but few are chosen' summarizes the tension between the universal invitation of the gospel and the specific, sovereign election of God. This phrase, found in Matthew 22:14, conveys that God's grace is offered to all through the preaching of the gospel, yet it is only the elect who respond and are granted faith to believe. The distinction highlights God's sovereignty in salvation, ensuring that His purposes and plans are fulfilled, despite human rejection or indifference. This doctrine is a source of comfort for believers, reminding them that their faith is a result of God’s choice and grace.
Scripture References: Matthew 22:14, Matthew 20:16, Romans 9:6, 2 Peter 3:9

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