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In the Bible, God does call people to particular work, and gives all people various kinds of guidance for their work. Although Scripture seldom uses the word “call” to describe God’s guidance...
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Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.
- Historical-Theological Perspective
- The Legitimacy of Various Professions
- Career Guidance and Discerning Gifts
- Calling in Christian Thought and Practice
For an historical-theological perspective on vocation at greater length than is possible in this article, seeVocation in Historical-Theological Perspective, by Gordon Preece.
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Guinness, Os. The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life.London: Word Publishing, 1998. Hardy, Lee. The Fabric of This World: Inquiries into Calling, Career Choice, and the Design of Human Work.Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1990. Placher, Williams C., ed. Callings: Twenty Centuries of Christian Wisdom on Vocation.Grand Rapids, ...
Sep 4, 2008 · Work: A Holy Calling. Whatever job you do, it is a holy calling, a sacred calling, a responsibility given to you by God to serve Him there. Too often we think of our work, if we are not working specifically for the church, as being secular, second-class, having nothing to do with true spirituality, and little to do with being a faithful Christian.
In the Bible, God calls people to all kinds of work, including agriculture, skilled labor, political and military leadership, motherhood, social protest, and religious work. God’s call may be powerful, direct and unmistakable, as with Moses at the burning bush.
In the Bible, the word “call” is used most often to refer to God's initiative to bring people to Christ and to participate in his redemptive work in the world. This sense of calling is especially prominent in the letters of Paul, whether or not the word “call” is actually used.
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May 26, 2004 · He has been called to obedience. The church is the dwelling place of God in the Spirit, and the instrument by which God demonstrates the glory of His wisdom, power, and grace. As we obey Him and manifest His likeness, we fulfill our calling. Christian unity is not an option, it is a mandate.
