Lesson Summary

The callings of God in the New Testament are explored throughout this lesson:

• Introduction: Understanding Our Calling
  • Key Thought: Every believer has a calling from God, not limited to select individuals.
  • Objective: To comprehend that calling is fundamental to the Christian walk.
• The General Call of All Believers
  • Called to Salvation: Every believer is called into salvation and reconciliation with God.
  • Called to Holiness: Believers are called to a lifestyle of holiness and separation from the world.
  • Called to Fellowship with Christ: Emphasizes intimacy with Jesus as foundational to every calling.
• The Unique Calling of Individuals in the Body of Christ
  • We Are Called to Function in Different Roles: Recognizing and valuing the uniqueness of individual callings in the church.
  • The Calling Is Not About Personal Ambition: God's calling is not for personal promotion but requires humility and obedience.
• The Calling of the Church as a Whole
  • Called to Preach the Gospel & Make Disciples: Every believer is called to share the Gospel, fulfilling the Great Commission.
  • Called to Be Ambassadors of Christ: Representing the kingdom of God on earth through our actions.
  • Called to Good Works: Identifying ways to serve and build up the body of Christ through action.

The lesson ends with practical application, reflection questions, an activation exercise focusing on intentional response to one's calling, and a summary emphasizing that every believer is called to Christ, holiness, and a purpose within the body of Christ.

Effort is made to challenge individuals to reflect on walking worthy of their calling and to seek clarity, boldness, and surrender to God's will in their lives.