"But we know that all things work together for good to those who love
God, and for those who are called according to a purpose. For whom he
foreknew, he predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that
he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover those he
predestined, he also called: and those he called, he also justified: and
those he justified,he also glorified" (Rom.8:28-30 Para.)."For his own
purpose he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a
kind of first-fruits of his creatures"(Jms.1:18 Para.)."For we are his
workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works, which God has
before ordained that we should walk in them"(Eph.2:10 KJV). Before
the
creation of the world and humanity, the Father predetermined the
following two things:*That specific individuals would be offered the opportunity to become first-born sons of his new creation.
* That specific individuals would
be created and called upon to conform to his truth and perform certain
tasks for him.
Each person the Father has foreordained to be created and
given an opportunity for salvation before his son returns to establish
his government on earth has either been called in ages past or will be
called before his son returns. If one who is called accepts the Father's
offer of salvation and performs his will in their life (the purpose for
their calling), , that person will be glorified as his son in his
divine family and kingdom:"Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our
Lord [Jesus Christ], nor of me [Paul], his prisoner. But suffer hardship
with the gospel, according to the power of God [the Sovereign Father]
who has saved us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but
according to his own purpose and grace [favor] given to us in Christ
Jesus before eternal times, that is now revealed by the appearance of
our Savior, Jesus Christ, making death of no effect and bringing life
and in corruption to light through the gospel"(2.Tim.1:8-10 Para.). Before
this dimension of time and space came into existence, the Father had
decided that the Creator God (Jesus Christ) would come to the earth and
sacrifice his life for the salvation of humanity. Moreover, the Father
had decided to favor some people above others with the offer of
salvation in order for him to fulfill his purpose for the creation of
humanity.
CALLED FOR MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
One of the first major responsibilities of those who participate in the first resurrection is to assist Jesus Christ in the conversion of humanity (1.Tim.2:4; 2.Pet.3:9). In preparation for this task, , one is to grow in grace and knowledge (2.Pet.3:18) and come to a clear understanding of God's will (his purpose) for one's life and his plan for the salvation of the rest of humanity.If you are one who is now called to salvation, God the Father knew you before the foundation of the earth (2.Tim.1:8); he knew that you would exist, because he had predetermined your existence and the time that you would be born and given an opportunity for salvation. He did this, so that you would have an opportunity to become one of the first-born sons of his new creation in order to fulfill a function and a responsibility in his royal family and holy nation of kings, ambassadors, and priests.
CALLED FOR MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
One of the first major responsibilities of those who participate in the first resurrection is to assist Jesus Christ in the conversion of humanity (1.Tim.2:4; 2.Pet.3:9). In preparation for this task, , one is to grow in grace and knowledge (2.Pet.3:18) and come to a clear understanding of God's will (his purpose) for one's life and his plan for the salvation of the rest of humanity.If you are one who is now called to salvation, God the Father knew you before the foundation of the earth (2.Tim.1:8); he knew that you would exist, because he had predetermined your existence and the time that you would be born and given an opportunity for salvation. He did this, so that you would have an opportunity to become one of the first-born sons of his new creation in order to fulfill a function and a responsibility in his royal family and holy nation of kings, ambassadors, and priests.