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GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

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What Is The Church65saints who are growing continually. The called are the rest of thechurch, who are faithful, but not growing “continually.” So,why is one called a “saint?”The SaintsClearly, you can be in God’s church as a “called Christian” andyet not be a “chosen saint.” Over and over, Paul states that thechurch - the called ones, are called to become saints or are thechosen. In the Greek language, “hagios” means “blameless” or“consecrated” (Holy). Contrary to the world’s idea, a saint hasnothing to do with miracles. Rather, this is a condition of an individualwho is continually growing spiritually. A true Christianin the church is one who is becoming more like Christ every day(which is God’s “work”). This person is sanctified and chosenof God because God is spiritually, reproducing Himself in thissaint, so that God can be, “…all in all” (I Corinthians 15:28).God calls many, but always keep in mind, that only a few will bechosen. God, who is calling you to His church, is giving you agreat gift, which is a wondrous invitation to be a saint, who will,one day, comprise The Bride of Christ. Make sure you dedicateyourself to be one of His chosen saints. Now, the question comesup, “How are you called?”The ProcessWhen God calls you to His “ecclesia” or “body” you could be anunbeliever (atheist), unlearned (without knowledge of The TrueGod and Christ) or perhaps a heretic (as some of The Pharisees).You might even be a terrible sinner. When Christ called The ApostlePeter to follow Him, Peter explained that he was a “sinner.” Inthe Greek language, this word is an intensified form, which meanshe was a “heinous sinner.” Peter had no regard to obey The Law

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